How much is the M6 Toll?
The current cost, plus everything else you need before you reach the plaza, brought together by an independent guide. No cash, no fluff, just current prices and clear advice.
Standard contactless prices
Full price list →The price you pay depends on how many of the three zones you travel through. A full M6 J3a to M6 J11a journey is 3 zones. Tap a contactless card at the barrier or set up an account for ANPR billing.
| Vehicle | 1 zone | 2 zones | 3 zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 Motorcycle | £3.80 | £4.70 | £5.70 |
| Class 2 Car | £6.70 | £9.10 | £11.60 |
| Class 3 Car with trailer / light goods | £10.20 | £13.70 | £16.50 |
| Class 4 HGV / coach | £14.10 | £16.80 | £19.50 |
| Class 5 Large HGV | £15.30 | £17.70 | £20.20 |
What you need to know
Card only, no cash
Contactless cards, smartphones and Breeze or Lite accounts. Cash was abolished in May 2024.
ZonesThree zones, pay only what you use
Since May 2024 the M6 Toll uses zone pricing. ANPR works out exactly which zones you covered.
Worth it?Rush hour yes, off peak usually no
Time saved varies hugely with the time of day. We track it scenario by scenario.
The route at a glance
See the full junction guide for which T-junction to use for your destination, or the zone breakdown if you are only making a partial journey.
Dive deeper
Commuter calculator
Daily, weekly and annual cost projectionsVans, HGVs and fleets
Class 3 to 5 pricing and VAT reclaimFree alternatives
Through M6, A38, M42 / M40 routesNorton Canes services
Fuel, EV charging, food, hotelMissed payment?
What to do if you didn't payPrice history
£2 in 2003 to £11.60 today2026 cost by vehicle
What different vehicles actually pay on the M6 Toll. The car rate is the headline, but four other vehicle classes change the maths.
Per-junction route cost
Partial journeys cost less. Pick the route closest to your trip.
T1 to T8 full route
£11.60 car, 27 milesT1 to T3
£9.10 car, NEC to TamworthT1 to T6
£11.60 car, Coleshill to Norton CanesT3 to T6
£9.10 car, Tamworth to CannockT3 to T8
£9.10 car, Tamworth to M6 J11aT6 to T8
£6.70 car, 1-zone northernT1 to T2
£6.70 car, 1-zone southernBirmingham to Manchester
End-to-end cost with petrol2026 cost reference
Year-stamped quick-answer pages for the queries people actually search.