M6 Toll prices
You pay at a barrier on the M6 Toll, by card or phone, so there's no deadline to remember. The price depends on how far you go and your vehicle. Here's every price, and what happens if you can't pay.
The charge
| Journey | Without an account | breeze account |
|---|---|---|
| 3 zones (the full length) | £12.00 | £10.20 |
| 2 zones | £9.50 | £8.40 |
| 1 zone | £6.90 | £4.00 |
| Journey | Without an account | breeze account |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1: motorbikes (2 wheels or fewer) | £5.90 | £4.90 |
| Class 3: car towing a trailer or caravan | £16.90 | £14.50 |
| Class 4: vans 1.3m or over at the front axle | £20.20 | £17.60 |
| Class 5: 1.3m or over, 3 to 6 axles | £20.90 | £18.20 |
Standard prices changed on 2 April 2026, and breeze account prices were frozen. M6toll says prices are reviewed every quarter. The class depends on wheels, axles and height at the front axle, measured by M6toll, not on the DVLA's categories.
When it applies: Open 24 hours a day, every day. The 27 miles are split into 3 zones, and the price depends on how many zones you pass through and your vehicle class.
How to pay Pay at the barrier
- At the payment point in the toll lane: debit or credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, smart devices and fuel cards. Contactless is tap and go
- Your card is pre-authorised for the most your vehicle could be charged; the final price is taken once you leave (it can take up to 48 hours) and the hold is released
- With a breeze account: up to 42% off, and cameras read your plate so you can use the 'b' lanes without stopping
- With a Lite account: no deposit, standard prices, and you can use the breeze lanes
- M6toll's payment list doesn't include cash
Can't pay at the barrier?
| Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| No way to pay at the barrier | Payment Notice |
| Not settled within 6 days | £70 or more extra |
If you've no way to pay, press Call for Assistance at the payment point and you'll be given a Payment Notice. Settle it within 6 days to avoid additional charges of at least £70. Settle a Payment Notice on the M6toll website. Wrong vehicle class charged? Customer services: 0330 660 0790 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm).
Who doesn't pay, and discounts
- Drivers with a Mobility Exemption Pass: free: for vehicles with 'disabled' on the V5C, or people getting certain benefits with the higher rate mobility component (apply online)
- Police, fire, ambulance and Ministry of Defence vehicles: exempt
A breeze account takes up to 42% off; a car crossing one zone costs £4 with breeze, a price M6toll says it has held for more than two years.
Questions
How much is the M6 Toll?
£12 for a car, full length (without an account). Standard prices changed on 2 April 2026, and breeze account prices were frozen. M6toll says prices are reviewed every quarter. The class depends on wheels, axles and height at the front axle, measured by M6toll, not on the DVLA's categories.
How do I pay the M6 Toll?
At the payment point in the toll lane: debit or credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, smart devices and fuel cards. Contactless is tap and go; Your card is pre-authorised for the most your vehicle could be charged; the final price is taken once you leave (it can take up to 48 hours) and the hold is released; With a breeze account: up to 42% off, and cameras read your plate so you can use the 'b' lanes without stopping; With a Lite account: no deposit, standard prices, and you can use the breeze lanes.
What happens if I can't pay at the M6 Toll barrier?
No way to pay at the barrier: Payment Notice; Not settled within 6 days: £70 or more extra. If you've no way to pay, press Call for Assistance at the payment point and you'll be given a Payment Notice. Settle it within 6 days to avoid additional charges of at least £70. Settle a Payment Notice on the M6toll website. Wrong vehicle class charged? Customer services: 0330 660 0790 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm).
Who doesn't have to pay the M6 Toll?
Drivers with a Mobility Exemption Pass: free: for vehicles with 'disabled' on the V5C, or people getting certain benefits with the higher rate mobility component (apply online); Police, fire, ambulance and Ministry of Defence vehicles: exempt.
Is there a discount on the M6 Toll?
A breeze account takes up to 42% off; a car crossing one zone costs £4 with breeze, a price M6toll says it has held for more than two years.
Sources
- M6toll: Pricing tables
- M6toll: Pricing and vehicle classes
- M6toll: FAQs
- M6toll: Mobility Exemption Pass
- M6toll: Pricing update, March 2026
Run by Midland Expressway Ltd (M6toll). Checked on the operator's own website on 16 October 2026. Charges change, so check the official site before you travel. Spotted a change? Email hello@airportdropoff.co.uk.
Going to the airport?
Drop-off and pick-up charges at airports in the area, from each airport's own website.