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M6J38/39 - Southbound

Tebay Southbound Services

Tebay Southbound Services on the M6 at J38/39, operated by Westmorland. Southbound carriageway - paired with Tebay Northbound on the opposite side.

Westmorlandoperator
24/7open
50 kWfastest charger
40HGV bays
1972opened
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Facilities at Tebay Southbound

Fuel
Shell
EV charging
6 chargers (up to 50 kW)
Tesla Supercharger
No
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
Yes
Dog walking area
Yes
Picnic area
Yes
Free WiFi
Yes
ATM
Yes
Amazon Locker
No
Prayer room
No
Toilets
Free
Footbridge
Yes
Lakeside benches with views of the Cumbrian fells. One of the most scenic stops on the UK motorway network.

Food, drink and shops at Tebay Southbound

3 brands on site. Hours vary by outlet.

Coffee
Fuel
EV networks

Plan your journey

Other carriageway
Tebay Northbound

A footbridge connects both sides. Travelling the wrong way? You can walk across without rejoining the motorway.

Driver reviews

***** 5.0(1 review)

*****Anonymous
3 Sept 2025

Best stop on any UK motorway. Family-owned and it shows. Hot food counter has actual cooking happening, the shop sells local produce, and the playground out the back is a lifesaver if you''ve been driving for hours with kids.

About Tebay Southbound services

Tebay Southbound Services is on the M6 at J38/39, operated by Westmorland.

A footbridge connects to Tebay Northbound on the opposite carriageway, so drivers travelling either way can use the shops and toilets on this side.

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

EV charging is available (6 chargers) at up to 50 kW.

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

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 M6.

Common questions about Tebay Southbound services

Yes, Tebay Southbound services is open 24 hours a day. Individual outlets (food, coffee) may have shorter hours overnight - the fuel forecourt and toilets remain open.
Yes, Tebay Southbound has EV charging. There are 6 public chargers with speeds up to 50 kW. Networks include Pod Point.
Yes, Tebay Southbound 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 Starbucks, Pod Point, Shell. Hours vary by outlet - some open earlier than others.
Yes - Tebay Northbound serves the opposite carriageway. A footbridge connects the two sites, so you can walk across without rejoining the motorway. See Tebay Northbound.
Yes, there is a hotel on site at Tebay Southbound services. Check the hotel chain links in the brands section above for booking and current rates.

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