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Cardiff Gate Services

Cardiff Gate Services on the M4 at J30, operated by Welcome Break. Serves both directions of travel from a single site.

Welcome Breakoperator
24/7open
150 kWfastest charger
1999opened
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Facilities at Cardiff Gate

Fuel
Shell
EV charging
6 chargers (up to 150 kW)
Tesla Supercharger
No
HGV parking
No
Open 24 hours
Yes
Hotel on site
No
Showers
No
Baby change
Yes
Changing Places
No
Accessible fuel
No
Play area
No
Dog walking area
Yes
Picnic area
No
Free WiFi
Yes
ATM
Yes
Amazon Locker
No
Prayer room
No
Toilets
Free
Footbridge
No

Food, drink and shops at Cardiff Gate

6 brands on site. Hours vary by outlet.

Food
KFC
Coffee
Starbucks
Bakery
Greggs
Shops
WHSmith
Fuel
Shell
EV networks
Gridserve

Plan your journey

Previous services
Cardiff West
J33
6.1 mi back
Next services
Magor
J23A
14.1 mi ahead

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About Cardiff Gate services

Cardiff Gate Services is on the M4 at J30, operated by Welcome Break.

It is a single building serving both directions of travel, accessed from either carriageway.

The site is open 24 hours a day, although individual outlets may have shorter hours overnight.

Ultra-rapid EV charging is available, with chargers up to 150 kW.

The next services in your direction of travel is Magor, 14.1 miles ahead.

The previous services is Cardiff West, 6.1 miles back.

Parking is free for 2 hours, with ANPR enforcement by Euro Car Parks - overstay fine GBP 100. Set a timer if you are stopping for a meal.

Need to plan further ahead? Use the journey planner to see all services on the M4.

Common questions about Cardiff Gate services

Yes, Cardiff Gate services is open 24 hours a day. Individual outlets (food, coffee) may have shorter hours overnight - the fuel forecourt and toilets remain open.
Yes, Cardiff Gate has EV charging. There are 6 public chargers with speeds up to 150 kW. Networks include Gridserve.
Parking is free for the first 2 hours. ANPR cameras are operated by Euro Car Parks. Overstaying the free period currently triggers a GBP 100 fine. If your stop will run long, check whether you can pay to extend at a kiosk or via the operator app.
Brands on site include Greggs, Starbucks, Gridserve, KFC, Shell, WHSmith. Hours vary by outlet - some open earlier than others.
The next services in your direction of travel is Magor, approximately 14.1 miles ahead. See Magor.

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