M6 Toll prices 2026
Every published rate for the M6 Toll, by vehicle class and number of zones travelled. Updated whenever Midland Expressway Limited revises the tariff.
A car making the full M6 J3a to M6 J11a run pays £11.60 contactless or £9.80 with a Breeze account.
All prices include VAT. Verify against m6toll.co.uk before travel as tariffs change quarterly.
M6 Toll prices rise on 7 July 2026. The full-route car rate goes from £11.60 to £12.00 contactless, and from £9.80 to £10.20 with a Breeze account.
Announced on the operator's pricing page (m6toll.co.uk). Current rates apply until 6 July 2026. See the full July 2026 tables →
Standard contactless rates
Pay at the barrier with any contactless card, fuel card or smart device. No account needed, no commitment.
| 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 |
Breeze account rates
A free pre-paid account. ANPR cameras read your number plate, the toll is deducted automatically and you skip the barrier queue. Discount versus contactless varies by class and zone.
| Vehicle | 1 zone | 2 zones | 3 zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 Motorcycle | £2.00 | £4.00 | £4.80 |
| Class 2 Car | £4.00 | £8.00 | £9.80 |
| Class 3 Car with trailer / light goods | £6.00 | £11.90 | £14.10 |
| Class 4 HGV / coach | £9.00 | £15.00 | £16.90 |
| Class 5 Large HGV | £9.00 | £15.90 | £17.50 |
Standard vs Breeze, side by side
| Vehicle | Zones | Standard | Breeze | Saving | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 Motorcycle | 1 zone | £3.80 | £2.00 | £1.80 | 47% |
| Class 1 Motorcycle | 2 zones | £4.70 | £4.00 | £0.70 | 15% |
| Class 1 Motorcycle | 3 zones | £5.70 | £4.80 | £0.90 | 16% |
| Class 2 Car | 1 zone | £6.70 | £4.00 | £2.70 | 40% |
| Class 2 Car | 2 zones | £9.10 | £8.00 | £1.10 | 12% |
| Class 2 Car | 3 zones | £11.60 | £9.80 | £1.80 | 16% |
| Class 3 Car with trailer / light goods | 1 zone | £10.20 | £6.00 | £4.20 | 41% |
| Class 3 Car with trailer / light goods | 2 zones | £13.70 | £11.90 | £1.80 | 13% |
| Class 3 Car with trailer / light goods | 3 zones | £16.50 | £14.10 | £2.40 | 15% |
| Class 4 HGV / coach | 1 zone | £14.10 | £9.00 | £5.10 | 36% |
| Class 4 HGV / coach | 2 zones | £16.80 | £15.00 | £1.80 | 11% |
| Class 4 HGV / coach | 3 zones | £19.50 | £16.90 | £2.60 | 13% |
| Class 5 Large HGV | 1 zone | £15.30 | £9.00 | £6.30 | 41% |
| Class 5 Large HGV | 2 zones | £17.70 | £15.90 | £1.80 | 10% |
| Class 5 Large HGV | 3 zones | £20.20 | £17.50 | £2.70 | 13% |
New prices from 7 July 2026
Midland Expressway Limited has announced its next quarterly tariff, effective 7 July 2026. The tables below are the operator's published figures (all VAT inclusive). The full-route car rate rises 40p to £12.00 contactless; 1-zone Breeze rates are unchanged.
Standard contactless from 7 July 2026
| Vehicle | 1 zone | 2 zones | 3 zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 Motorcycle | £4.00 | £4.90 | £5.90 |
| Class 2 Car | £6.90 | £9.50 | £12.00 |
| Class 3 Car with trailer / light goods | £10.40 | £14.10 | £16.90 |
| Class 4 HGV / coach | £14.50 | £17.30 | £20.20 |
| Class 5 Large HGV | £15.70 | £18.20 | £20.90 |
Breeze account from 7 July 2026
| Vehicle | 1 zone | 2 zones | 3 zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 Motorcycle | £2.00 | £4.10 | £4.90 |
| Class 2 Car | £4.00 | £8.40 | £10.20 |
| Class 3 Car with trailer / light goods | £6.00 | £12.30 | £14.50 |
| Class 4 HGV / coach | £9.00 | £15.50 | £17.60 |
| Class 5 Large HGV | £9.00 | £16.40 | £18.20 |
Source: m6toll.co.uk/pricing-tables, "Our prices are changing from 7th July 2026", checked June 2026. The current tables above apply until 6 July 2026.
For an old-vs-new comparison of every class, see the M6 Toll price increase guide.
Vehicle classification guide
Many drivers do not know which class applies. The system uses height at the front axle and weight, not what you drive on the V5C.
Motorcycle
Two-wheeled motor vehicles
Examples: Motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, trikes
Car
Light vehicles under 1.3m at the front axle, under 3.5t
Examples: Cars, small SUVs, people carriers, small vans under 1.3m
Car with trailer / light goods
Cars towing trailers or vehicles between 1.3m and 1.9m
Examples: Cars with caravans, Transit-sized vans, large SUVs over 1.3m
HGV / coach
Heavy goods vehicles or coaches over 3.5t MAM
Examples: Lorries up to 6 axles, coaches, buses
Large HGV
Heavy goods vehicles with 6 or more axles
Examples: Articulated HGVs, abnormal load tractors
Heavy and abnormal loads
Vehicles outside the standard Class 1 to 5 system (notably abnormal indivisible loads, escort vehicles and oversized cargo) attract bespoke pricing set on application, which can run to several hundred pounds for the largest convoys. The operator does not publish these rates; bookings must be made in advance with MEL on 0330 660 0790.
Commercial vehicle guide →