M6 Toll T5 to T8 cost
T5 at Shenstone to T8 at M6 J11a. The A5 corridor 2-zone trip, billed at £9.50 contactless or £8.40 on a Breeze account for a car in 2026.
Car, contactless
£9.50
Car, Breeze
£8.40
Distance
around 12 miles
T5 to T8 prices for every vehicle
2-zone rates, verified September 2026.
| Vehicle | Standard | Breeze | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorbike (Class 1) | £4.90 | £4.10 | £0.80 |
| Car (Class 2) | £9.50 | £8.40 | £1.10 |
| Car with trailer or caravan (Class 3) | £14.10 | £12.30 | £1.80 |
| Van, minibus, motorhome, 2-axle HGV or coach (Class 4) | £17.30 | £15.50 | £1.80 |
| HGV or coach, 3 to 6 axles (Class 5) | £18.20 | £16.40 | £1.80 |
T5 vs T6 vs T7 for the northern entry
- T5 (Shenstone): A5127 and A5148 for Lichfield, join northbound only. Inside Zone B, so a 2-zone trip up to T8.
- T6 (Burntwood): A5195 for Burntwood and Chasetown, biggest catchment. Also inside Zone B, so the trip up to T8 is the same 2-zone fare.
- T7 (Churchbridge): A460 north, Hednesford catchment. 1-zone trip up to T8.
If you can reach either T6 or T7 instead of T5, you save £2.60 on the toll. T5 only wins if the on-road approach saves you 15 minutes versus the local detour to T6 or T7.
T5 to T8 FAQ
How much is T5 to T8 on the M6 Toll?
A car (Class 2) pays £9.50 contactless or £8.40 with a Breeze account, billed at the 2-zone rate. T5 sits inside Zone B and T8 inside Zone C.
What is at T5 to make this useful?
T5 (Shenstone) sits on the A5 Watling Street, connecting to the A5127 for Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield and the A5148. It works in one direction each way only: you can join heading north and leave heading south. It is among the lightest-used junctions on the M6 Toll, because the A5 itself is a viable free road for short hops. T5-to-T8 is the route for A5 traffic that wants to skip the Brownhills slog and rejoin the M6 north.
How does T5 compare to T6 for the same trip?
T6 to T8 is a 1-zone trip at £6.90 for a car. T5 to T8 is a 2-zone trip at £9.50. If your origin can reach either junction off the A5, T6 saves £2.60. T5 is only the right choice if you are coming from east of Weeford and want to avoid the A5 / A461 zigzag to T6.
How long does T5 to T8 take?
Around 11 to 13 minutes on the toll at the 70 mph limit, plus 60 to 90 seconds at the northbound plaza between T6 and T7.
Is T5 to T8 a real commuter pair?
Less than the other pairs. T5 has low residential catchment and the A5 itself is direct enough at off-peak that the toll fee for a 2-zone trip is harder to justify. It earns its keep on Friday-afternoon Stafford and Manchester runs from the Shenstone area.