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M40
M40 Motorway
London (M25 J16) → Birmingham (M42)
Clear 🚨 0 incidents 🚧 0 roadworks ⏱ Updated 3min
87 miles long
16 junctions
Regions: London, South East, West Midlands
⏰ AM rush: 07:00–09:30 · PM: 16:30–19:30
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J1 Denham & A40
J1A Uxbridge & A412
J2 Beaconsfield & A355
J3 High Wycombe & A40
J4 High Wycombe & A4010
J5 Stokenchurch & A40
J6 Watlington & B4009
J7 Thame & A329
J8 Oxford & A418
J8A Oxford & A40
J9 Bicester & A41
J10 Cherwell Valley & A43
J11 Banbury & A422
J12 Gaydon & B4451
J13 Warwick & A452
J14 Warwick & A452
J15 Warwick & A46
J16 M42 & Solihull

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⏰ Typical Daily Traffic Pattern

M40 is typically busiest 07:00–09:30 and 16:30–19:30 on weekdays.

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❓ M40 — FAQ

Q: Is there traffic on the M40 today?

Check the live incident feed above — updated every 3 minutes from National Highways. Roads are currently clear.

Q: What is the worst time to use the M40?

The M40 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:30) and evening rush hour (16:30–19:30) on weekdays.

Q: Are there roadworks on the M40 right now?

There are currently 0 active roadwork schemes on the M40. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.

Q: What roads connect to the M40?

The M40 connects to: M25, A40, M42.

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ℹ️ Road Details
Length
87 miles
Junctions
16
From
London (M25 J16)
To
Birmingham (M42)
Type
Motorway
AM Rush
07:00–09:30
PM Rush
16:30–19:30
📍 Key Locations
High Wycombe Oxford Banbury Warwick Coventry Birmingham
🔗 Connecting Roads
M25
M25
M25 London Orbital Motorway
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A40
A40
Trunk road
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M42
M42
M42 Motorway
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