Exeter services
M5 at J30
(also accessible to traffic on the A376 and the A379)
Signposted from the road.
EX2 7HF
map and directions
Single site located at a junction..
The last services on the M5 (located just before the road splits into two routes across Devon), Exeter sits in an industrial estate and is connected to the local cycle network.
It has become an important part of the 'staycation' experience - mainly on the basis that whenever the holiday season comes around, this place turns manically busy.
Facilities
Template:Coronavirus Catering: Burger King, Chow, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Hot Food MenuTemplate:Hot Food Menu, West Cornwall Pasty Co., Costa Express, Krispy Kreme Shops: M&S Simply Food, WHSmith Amenities: Changing Places, Showers : Travelodge Template:Charging points Forecourt: BP, Shop, Costa Coffee, Costa Express, Air1 AdBlue, LPG (BP Autogas) Car Wash
Parking Prices
First 2 hours free for all vehicles, after which cars must pay £15 and HGVs, caravans and motorhomes £26.50. HGVs can pay £28.50 to include a £10 food voucher.
Prices are paid using PayByPhone - more details. The location code is 2436.
The fees are strictly enforced by CP Plus.
Contact Details
🏢 Address:
Moto Hospitality Ltd
Exeter Motorway Services Area
Sidmouth Road
Exeter
EX2 7HF
- 🌍 Official Moto Website
- Foursquare Page
- 📞 Telephone number: 01392 436266
- 📌 what3words: ///market.begins.pizza
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Trivia and Design
See also: History:Exeter
Firstly, Exeter is the most southern motorway service station in the UK.
The service area is very short on space. The amenity building and car park both have a huge increase in custom during the summer holidays. There is a particularly high demand for advertisements here, usually showcasing various Devon attractions.
The route into the car park from the M5 southbound involves passing through eight sets of traffic lights - more than any other service area.
There is still a grass bank which can be used for walking dogs.
The Greater Exeter Strategic Plan, which is currently in the draft stages, is expected to propose closing Exeter services, arguing that the area is too congested and that the land is needed for housing. Land next to the M5 close to Poltimore House would be recommended as the site for a new, more modern, motorway service area.
Recent Changes
During 2017, Moto began to redevelop the interior here. As part of this, the EDC was removed and replaced by Chow and Arlo's, with Costa getting a refurbishment and a West Cornwall Pasty Company external kiosk being installed. The toilets area was also refurbished, along with the addition of a Changing Places.
Then in 2018, the entrance was moved to a new extension, built on top of the old Costa outdoor seating area. This also allowed the West Cornwall Pasty Company store to be brought inside and now has its own internal unit. Arlo's later closed in late 2019 in favour of fast food options.
Alternatives
| Previous: | Next: | |
| Cullompton (northbound, 12 miles) Taunton Deane (26 miles) | Services on the M5 | none on M5 Kennford (A38 northbound, 8 miles) Whiddon Down (A30, 20 miles) |
| Tiverton (16 miles) Bridgwater (38 miles) | Moto services | none |
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