9 Popular Truck Stops in the UK & Europe

We've spoken to our freight customers and here are nine of the most popular truck stops near ferry ports & busy haulage routes in the UK & Europe.

Junction 38 Truckstop : Tebay, M6 J38, Cumbria - The J38 services are specifically for truckers travelling on the M6 (including the port of Heysham). Services include
- 140 seat cafe serving good, homemade food including Cumberland sausage, pie of the day, all day breakfasts, curries, cakes and much more.
- Free WiFi
- Comfortable lounge & bar
- Village shop with local produce, food to go and ATM
- Security barriers, additional lighting & CCTV
- Free showers with fuel
- Overnight parking packages
- Truck Drivers Club
Ashford International Truckstop : Ashford, Kent - Ideally located near the port of Dover and the Folkestone Eurotunnel terminal, AiT was voted Truckstop of the Year in 2016. Services include
- High quality restaurant serving gourmet burgers to healthy options
- Fitness gym
- Big screen TV sports lounge
- Internet cafe
- Truckers shop & bar
- Truckwash
- Lorry repair service
- Security barrier, 7ft security fence, floodlit parking area & CCTV
- Toilet, shower & laundry services
Q8 Capellen Station : Luxembourg - Luxembourg is popular with many of our customers, mainly due to the cheaper fuel. Services at the Capellen truck stop include
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Toilet facilities
- Shop & Go - fresh produce, ready-made meals, bread, baguettes, pastries baked in-house and more
- Coffee shop
Skelmersdale Truckstop : Lancashire - Although this independently run truck stop is located 16 miles from the ferry ports in Liverpool, it is less than one mile off the M58. Services include
- Skelmersdale Cafe serving fresh, hot and cold food - Meal and parking vouchers available
- 24 hour security patrols & CCTV
- Clean, modern shower & toilet facilities
- Free WiFi
- Truck wash
- Driver's accounts available
- 39 Google reviews - 4.4 star average rating
Truck Haven : M6 Junction 35, Carnforth, Lancashire - Just 2 minutes from Junction 35 on the M6 and 20 minutes from the port of Heysham, services include
- Floodlit parking with 24 hour surveillance & security patrols
- Fuel forecourt
- Hotel with 27 en-suite bedrooms
- Restaurant
- Shop
- Bar with TV & pool table
- 90 Google reviews 4 star average rating
Ulceby Truck Stop : Immingham - Only 15 minutes from the port of Immingham, the Ulceby truckstop provides
- Private shower & washing facilities
- Fuel
- Lorry wash
- Cafe with locally sourced meat and vegetables for 'home-sized' portions
- Fully fenced secure parking area
Road King Holyhead : A55 Junction 2, North Wales - 5 minutes from the port of Holyhead, this popular truck stop features
- A comfortable, modern 24 hour restaurant with fast & homecooked meals including traditional English breakfasts served 24/7
- Licensed bar with pool table, free WiFi and large screen TV
- Hot flask refills
- CCTV, ANPR cameras, high perimeter fences, barrier control & 24/7 site patrol security
- 24 hour parking for all types of HGVs
- Toilet, shower & laundry facilities
- Single room accommodation
- Shop stocking trucker essentials
Berchem Station : E25/A3, Luxembourg - The largest and busiest Shell truck stop in the world. Services include
- Cheap fuel
- Truck security & surveillance systems
- Modern, 2theloo toilet & shower facilities
- 50% off trucker menus at Deli2Go and McDonald's
- Starbucks coffee
- Large, fully stocked shop
Portsmouth Truckstop & Lorry Park : Portsmouth - Less than 5 miles from the Portsmouth International Port, services include
- Cafe
- Male & female washrooms
- Secure parking with 60 spaces, on-site guards and 24 hour CCTV
- Rooms from £20 pp/night
- Free WiFi