Here are details on the services on the truck-road A55, starting at Anglesey and ending at Chester. The services in Wales may also be signposted as Gwasanathaeu. Also on Motorway Services Online: Services on the M56.
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Bangor
Full details: Bangor
A large service area previously owned by Pavilion.
Penmaenmawr
Westbound only, no HGVs.
Between J14 and J15, Conwy, LL34 6UN. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: Shell (with: Autogas LPG), Select (with Costa Express & Deli2Go)
Services type: Single site located between junctions on the westbound side only.
Notes: Also known as 'Orme View Services'. There was once a Little Chef here.
This site is open 24hrs
Llanddulas
No HGVs.
At J23, Clwyd, LL22 8HH. [Google Maps link]
Also accessible to traffic on the A547.
Facilities: Fifty 5 Diner, Shell (with Costa Express, Deli2Go, Pay at Pump & Car Wash)
Services type: Single site located at a junction.
Notes: Formerly a Happy Eater/Little Chef-Burger King.
The Shell filling station is open 24hrs
Kinmel Park
Between J24a and J25, Denbighshire, LL18 5XW. [Google Maps link]
Operator: Euro Garages
Facilities: Esso (with: Snack & Shop, Costa Express & Electric Vehicle Charging Point)
Services type: Two sites staggered between junctions, with no connection between them.
Notes: Also sometimes known as Bodelwyddan. The Little Chef closed on 26th September 2012.
The Esso filling stations are open 24hrs
Halkyn
Westbound only, no HGVs.
Between J32a and J33, Denbighshire, CH8 8DF. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: Little Chef (with: WiFi), Travelodge[book rooms]
Services type: Single site located at a junction on the westbound side only.
Notes: A caravan park is also accessed through the services(!)
The Little Chef here is one of few with blue decor.
Northop Hall
Between J33a and J33b, Flintshire, CH7 6HB. [Google Maps link: westbound | eastbound]
Facilities:
- Westbound: OK Diner, McDonald's (with: Drive Thru & WiFi), Subway, Costa, Shell (with Costa Express, Autogas LPG, Deli2Go & Pay at Pump), Holiday Inn[book rooms]
- Eastbound: Little Chef (with: WiFi), Little Chef Express, Shell (with: Costa Express & Autogas LPG), Travelodge[book rooms]
Services type: Two sites staggered between junctions, with no public connection between them.
Notes: The two services are in fact completely different, and the only thing they share is a name. Even then, they are sometimes referred to as 'Gateway services'. In 2012, A Little Chef Express was introduced on the Eastbound side along with 10 other Little Chef sites.
The Shell WESTBOUND is open 24hrs
With thanks to Alan Simpson for the information used on this page.