Home/Motorway services/A1(M) services/Scotch Corner services
A1(M)J53

Scotch Corner Services

Scotch Corner Services on the A1(M) at J53, operated by Moto. Serves both directions of travel from a single site.

Motooperator
24/7open
150 kWfastest charger
40HGV bays
1965opened
Get directions

Facilities at Scotch Corner

Fuel
BP
EV charging
8 chargers (up to 150 kW)
Tesla Supercharger
8 stalls
HGV parking
40 bays (overnight GBP 30)
Open 24 hours
Yes
Hotel on site
Yes
Showers
Yes
Baby change
Yes
Changing Places
Yes
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 Scotch Corner

9 brands on site. Hours vary by outlet.

Food
Coffee
Bakery
Shops
Fuel
EV networks
Hotels

Plan your journey

Previous services
Wetherby
J46
37.9 mi back
Next services
Durham
J61
18.4 mi ahead

Driver reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to rate Scotch Corner.

About Scotch Corner services

Scotch Corner Services is on the A1(M) at J53, operated by Moto.

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.

EV drivers are well served, with a Tesla Supercharger and ultra-rapid public charging (up to 150 kW).

HGV drivers can park here (40 bays). Overnight parking is paid at GBP 30.

The next services in your direction of travel is Durham, 18.4 miles ahead.

The previous services is Wetherby, 37.9 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 A1(M).

Common questions about Scotch Corner services

Yes, Scotch Corner services is open 24 hours a day. Individual outlets (food, coffee) may have shorter hours overnight - the fuel forecourt and toilets remain open.
Yes, Scotch Corner has EV charging. A Tesla Supercharger is on site (8 stalls). There are 8 public chargers with speeds up to 150 kW. Networks include BP Pulse.
Yes, Scotch Corner has HGV parking (40 bays). Overnight HGV parking is paid at GBP 30 per night. Driver showers are also available on site.
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, Costa Coffee, BP Pulse, Tesla Supercharger, M&S Simply Food, McDonald's, BP, Days Inn, and others. Hours vary by outlet - some open earlier than others.
The next services in your direction of travel is Durham, approximately 18.4 miles ahead. See Durham.
Yes, there is a hotel on site at Scotch Corner services. Check the hotel chain links in the brands section above for booking and current rates.

Spotted something out of date?

This page is community-verified. If a brand has closed, EV chargers have been added, or any detail is wrong, let us know and we will check.

Report a correction