Norton Canes services
The M6 Toll has a single set of services, Norton Canes, sitting on the mainline between junctions T6 and T7, inside Zone B. It is run by Roadchef (and is also their head office) and uniquely serves both directions of the road from the same site.
Where
On the mainline between T6 and T7, inside Zone B, near Cannock. Reached from both carriageways, not from a junction. Operated by Roadchef. Open 24 hours for fuel and toilets, with food and shop hours varying by outlet.
What is on site
FuelBP petrol station with diesel and ad-blue. Forecourt prices typically a few pence above off-motorway.
EVGRIDSERVE Electric Highway hub with multiple ultra-rapid CCS and CHAdeMO connectors. Contactless start, no app required.
FoodCosta Coffee, McDonald's drive-thru, Greggs, M&S Food and a hot food counter operated by Roadchef.
ShopWHSmith with newspapers, snacks, travel essentials and the usual motorway service-station mark-ups.
HotelDays Inn budget hotel attached to the services for overnight stops. 24-hour check-in.
OtherPicnic area, free WiFi, baby change, accessible facilities, dog walking strip and live traffic information screens.
Outlets and brands change over time. Roadchef publishes the up-to-date list. Always check before relying on a specific brand for a meal stop.
Practical tips
- Single-sided design. Both directions of the M6 Toll use the same building, accessed by short slip roads. A walk-around is the same regardless of direction of travel.
- Last fuel before the toll plaza. Fill up here if you are running low and approaching the plaza, both directions.
- EV stop strategy. A 25 to 35 minute charge fits neatly with a coffee and a comfort break. Avoid lunchtime peaks (12:30 to 14:00) for shorter queues.
- Hotel for early flights. Days Inn here is a budget option for early Birmingham Airport departures, although Premier Inn at the airport itself is usually better located.
Services FAQ
How do I get into Norton Canes services?
From the M6 Toll itself. The operator says the services are reached from both the northbound and southbound carriageways between T6 and T7, 24 hours a day, and it lists no other way in. There is no junction for them, so you stay on the road and use the services slip rather than leaving at T6 or T7 and coming back.
Are EV charging speeds good?
Yes. GRIDSERVE Electric Highway runs ultra-rapid devices, with 150 kW or higher available on most stalls. Realistic 10 to 80% charge times for a typical EV are 25 to 35 minutes. Contactless payment from a card or app, no membership required.
Can I book the Days Inn directly?
Yes. The hotel is bookable via Days Inn or any major aggregator. Rooms are basic but reliable. Walk to all services from the hotel in under 2 minutes.
Heading to or from Norton Canes for fuel only? You may not need to use the full toll route. See zone pricing.