Best and worst motorway services revealed

Motorway services can be miserable and crowded places, with a reputation for over-priced fuel and dull surroundings, serving food that is both expensive and of questionable quality.

Whatever you think of them, a new survey of England’s best and worst service stations might fuel your opinions.

Transport Focus has asked customers for their views.

The top of the list is Norton Canes on the M6 toll road, with a 100% satisfaction rating. The bottom is Thurrock on the M25, with just 68% satisfaction.

Highest ranked:

Lowest ranked:

*services known to be undergoing refurbishment at the time of the survey.

Overall, it appears that 92% of motorway service station customers polled were happy with their visit, but only 66% thought that the food and drink available was good value.

If you detest such places, and are looking for alternative and delicious places to stop along the motorway, then look no further. The Extra Mile is a guidebook that steers motorists away from grim motorway services and into tasty local alternatives. It offers a hand-picked and dependable list of brilliant and independent outlets with good-quality local food (often direct from makers and growers), space for children and pets to let off steam, fascinating attractions and knock-out views. Farm shops, cosy cafes, quirky attractions and gastronomic pubs that restore a bit of magic to a journey, without adding too many miles.

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