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Reading Services, M4

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Live M4 traffic data from National Highways · updated 02:12 Thu 17 Sept 2026

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Reading Services on the M4

Reading services sits just west of Reading, a natural break once you are clear of the busy stretch around the town.

WhereM4, between Junctions 11 and 12
Which sideA site on each side, with no link between them
OperatorMoto
FuelBP

Food, fuel and facilities at Reading

Food and drink includes Burger King, Costa, Greggs, KFC, Pret, Chow and M&S Food. There is also a Travelodge on both sides, plus EV charging from GRIDSERVE and Tesla. Outlets and opening hours change from time to time, so check with Moto if you are relying on something in particular.

Worth knowing

The two sides are not connected, so the services you can use depends on which way you are heading.

The nearest services either side

Heading west, the next services is Chieveley (at Junction 13). Heading east, the next is Heston (between Junctions 2 and 3). See all M4 services for the full list, from Heston to Pont Abraham.

Check the M4 before you stop

A quick look at the latest M4 traffic news tells you whether there is a closure or queue between you and Reading. You can also check M4 roadworks, M4 accidents and every junction on our map of the M4 junctions.

M4traffic.co.uk is dedicated to the latest M4 traffic news, checked every five minutes, 24 hours a day. The M4 meets the M25 at Junction 4b near Heathrow and the M5 near Bristol — see M25 Traffic and M5 Traffic.