A toll new experience
From 6th April 2024, we’re changing the way we charge you to use the M6toll.
The price you pay depends on the type of vehicle you’re driving and where you join and leave the M6toll.
Where do I pay?
There are main carriageway (‘mainline’) toll plazas between junctions T6 and T7 (northbound), and between junctions T4 and T3 (southbound). If you are exiting at junctions T3, T4, T5 or T6, the (‘junction’) toll plazas are situated just after you leave the main carriageway.
How do I pay?
You need to tap your card/device on the contactless reader as you pass through the toll plaza to open the barrier. Your card issuer will pre- authorise the maximum toll charge for your journey and vehicle classification which will usually show as a ‘pending’ payment in your account.
The final price is normally calculated automatically once you leave the road, please note this can take up to 48 hours if we need to manually check any of the ANPR images. Once the final price has been confirmed, payment will be taken automatically (this may appear as a second transaction) and the pre-authorised amount will be released back to the customer’s account.
Once the price has been worked out, you’ll be able to download a receipt.
If you do not have an account with us, you must choose a toll lane with a contactless symbol or a green arrow displayed on the gantry above.
If you have registered your Vehicle Registration Number on your account, you can use any lane, including the lanes with a ‘T’ symbol overhead.
TAG holders can only use lanes with a ‘T’ symbol overhead.
HGV’s continue to use the far left lanes at all plazas.
A toll lot simpler
If you are still using a TAG, then why not add your vehicle registration(s) to your online account for extra flexibility? Thanks to our upgraded Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) tolling system, you can breeze through any lane at the toll plazas without stopping at the barrier (including the TAG lane) once we have your details.
A toll lot easier with an M6toll account
If you’d rather breeze through the toll plazas without stopping at the barriers, why not sign up for an M6toll account? With auto top-up, you’ll also have peace of mind that there will always be enough money in your account to use the road as often as you like.
How much will it cost?
You can use our journey planner below to see how much you’ll pay.
If you use the intermediate junctions, we’re simplifying the prices to ensure you pay the same in both directions.
M6 Junction Map
Click on a junction (T1 to T8) for more detailed maps
Junction T5
Entry point: Northbound only
Exit point: Southbound only
Toll station: On exit
Junction T6
Entry point: Southbound and Northbound
Exit point: Southbound and Northbound
Toll station: On exit
Junction T7
Entry point: Southbound only
Exit point: Northbound only
Junction T8
Entry point: Southbound only
Exit point: Northbound only
Junction T4
Entry point: Northbound and Southbound
Exit point: Northbound and Southbound
Toll stations: On exit
Junction T3
Entry point: Northbound and Southbound
Exit point: Northbound and Southbound
Toll station Southbound: On entry
Toll station Northbound: On exit
Junction T2
No entry point
Exit point: Southbound only
Junction T1
Northbound entry point: From A4097
Southbound entry point: From M42
Exit point: Northbound to M42 only
We’ve divided the road into three zones. Our new, fairer pricing is based on how many zones you pass through on your journey.
Vehicle Classification
| Vehicle Class | Number of Wheels | Number of Axles | Vehicle Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class One | 2 or less | 0 | Under 1.3m |  |
| Class Two | 4 or more | 2 | Under 1.3m |  |
| Class Three | 4 or more | more than 2 | Under 1.3m |  |
| Class Four | 4 or more | 2 | 1.3m or over |  |
| Class Five | 4 or more | more than 2, up to 6 | 1.3m or over |  |
A typical car has 2 axles, is under 1.3 metres at the first axle and will be Class 2.
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Heavy Vehicles
The following charges apply to wide and abnormal load vehicles (over 44 tonnes or over 2.9m wide).
| Class | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width in Metres | Over 2.9 – up to 3.5 | Over 3.5 – up to 4.3 | Over 4.3 – up to 5.0 | Over 5.0 – up to 6.0 |
| Price | £31.80 | £47.70 | £111.30 | £302.10 |
Exemptions
In accordance with the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994, we automatically exempt all liveried Emergency Vehicles. All non-liveried Emergency Vehicles should contact Customer Services on 0330 660 0790 for information on the correct procedure prior to using the M6toll.
In accordance with the Armed Forces Act 2006, M6toll grants exemption to members of the regular Armed Forces on duty, vehicles used in military service belonging to the Crown or other vehicles driven by people in the service of the Crown. Ministry of Defence exemption passes can be obtained from your local MT Section. Please do not contact the MOD regarding M6toll MEP applications.
If you have a disability or an organisation which transports people with disabilities, you may be eligible for an M6toll Mobility Exemption Pass.
Exemption from the toll fee will be granted when a vehicle with a Mobility Exemption attached enters the toll plaza and the nominated disabled person is present in the vehicle. If assistance is required, customers should press the call for assistance button, CCTV is in operation to assist with verification.
Please note that the blue badge scheme does not differentiate between those who are entitled to exemption and those who are not. Please include evidence of the applicant receiving one of the below:
To qualify for a Mobility Exemption, the holder must be in receipt of one of the following and provide evidence when making an application:
- A V5 Vehicle Registration Document showing the vehicle registration number and the road tax classification ‘Disabled’
- A confirmation letter to claim vehicle road tax classification status of ‘Disabled’ and vehicle registration number under a Motability Vehicle Lease Agreement
- War pensioner mobility supplement
- Armed Forces Independence Payment.
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA) by virtue of entitlement to the Mobility Component at the Higher Rate.
- Is in receipt of disability assistance for children and young people by virtue of entitlement to the Mobility Component at the Higher Rate.
- Personal Independent Payment (PIP) by virtue of entitlement to the Mobility Component at the Enhanced Rate.