Cobham Services Tops M25 Ranking in Google Reviews
A Which? survey also named Cobham the best of the four M25 service stations.
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Cobham Services has been identified as the highest-rated service station along the M25 motorway, based on current Google reviews. The site, located between junctions 9 and 10 in Surrey, holds a Google rating of 4.1 stars out of a possible five, based on more than 23,000 reviews. This figure represents the largest number of reviews among the four official service areas on the M25. Cobham Services is operated by Extra and opened in 2012, noted for its extensive selection of food and drink outlets, including popular chains.
Ranking of M25 Service Stations
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The analysis, reported by This Is Local London, ranked the M25's four service stations based on their Google ratings. Thurrock Services, operated by Moto and situated near junctions 30 and 31, received the lowest rating at 3.7 stars from over 1,500 reviews. Motorists have provided mixed feedback for Thurrock, with some citing convenience while others raised concerns about cleanliness and site condition. Motorway Services Online also gives Thurrock the lowest rating among the four official M25 service areas.
Clacket Lane Services, operated by Roadchef and located between junctions 5 and 6, was ranked third with a Google rating of 3.8 stars. Both its eastbound and westbound listings carry this rating, with the eastbound site having over 6,600 reviews and the westbound site over 2,800. South Mimms Services, a Welcome Break site at junction 23 where the M25 meets the A1(M), secured the second-highest rating with 3.9 stars from more than 13,000 reviews. Recent reviews for South Mimms have praised its food selection, clean toilets, and charging facilities.
Independent Survey Confirmation
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Cobham Services' leading position in Google ratings is further supported by an independent survey. A Which? survey conducted in 2026 named Cobham Services as the best of the four M25 service stations. This independent assessment aligns with the Google review data, highlighting Cobham's overall performance and appeal to drivers using the busy orbital motorway.
Future Considerations
The M25 motorway, which encircles Greater London, spans approximately 117 miles and features only these four official service areas. The article notes that Google ratings are subject to change as new reviews are submitted, meaning the rankings could shift over time. Drivers using the M25 are advised that these ratings provide a guide for choosing stopping points on their journeys.
Questions this report answers
+Which M25 service station has the best Google rating?
Cobham Services has the highest Google rating among the M25's four service stations, with 4.1 stars. This rating is based on over 23,000 reviews and was also confirmed by a Which? survey in 2026.
+Which M25 service station has the lowest Google rating?
Thurrock Services has the lowest Google rating of the M25's four service stations, with 3.7 stars. This rating is based on more than 1,500 reviews and has been attributed to concerns about cleanliness and site condition.
+How many official service stations are there on the M25?
There are four official service stations directly serving the M25 motorway. These are Cobham Services, Clacket Lane Services, South Mimms Services, and Thurrock Services.
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