M6 Toll T5 to T8 cost
T5 at Weeford to T8 at M6 J11a. The A5 corridor 2-zone trip, billed at £9.10 contactless or £8.00 on a Breeze account for a car in 2026.
Car, contactless
£9.10
Car, Breeze
£8.00
Distance
around 12 miles
T5 to T8 prices for every vehicle
2-zone rates, verified April 2026.
| Vehicle | Standard | Breeze | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorbike (Class 1) | £4.70 | £4.00 | £0.70 |
| Car (Class 2) | £9.10 | £8.00 | £1.10 |
| Car + trailer / large van (Class 3) | £13.70 | £11.90 | £1.80 |
| HGV / coach (Class 4) | £16.80 | £15.00 | £1.80 |
| Large HGV (Class 5) | £17.70 | £15.90 | £1.80 |
T5 vs T6 vs T7 for the northern entry
- T5 (Weeford): A5 east-west corridor, low residential. 2-zone trip up to T8.
- T6 (Norton Canes): Services, A5 west to Cannock, biggest catchment. 1-zone trip up to T8 (cheaper).
- 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 £2.40 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 £9.10 contactless or £8.00 with a Breeze account, billed at the 2-zone rate. T5 sits inside Zone 2 and T8 inside Zone 3.
What is at T5 to make this useful?
T5 (Weeford) connects to the A5 west towards Brownhills and east towards Tamworth. It is the lightest-used junction 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 £6.70 for a car. T5 to T8 is a 2-zone trip at £9.10. If your origin can reach either junction off the A5, T6 saves £2.40. 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.