The M6 Toll helps drivers bypass congestion on the M6 near Birmingham. Below are the latest 2025 toll prices, how to pay, vehicle-specific charges, and discounts or exemptions available.
M6 Toll Prices 2025 by Vehicle Type
Here are the current toll rates for 2025. Prices vary by vehicle and the number of zones you travel through.
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Vehicle Type |
One Zone |
Two Zones |
Full Road |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Car |
£6.40 |
£8.30 |
£10.30 |
|
Van |
£13.40 |
£15.30 |
£17.30 |
|
HGV |
£14.50 |
£16.10 |
£17.90 |
Prices are correct as of 2025 and may change. Always verify on M6toll.co.uk.
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How to Pay the M6 Toll (Online, Card & Breeze Options)
The M6 Toll uses automatic number plate recognition, so you won’t find cash booths. Payment methods include:
Pay at the Barrier
Tap your contactless card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay when you exit.
Pay M6 Toll Online
If you didn’t pay at the barrier:
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Visit M6toll.co.uk/pay
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Enter your vehicle registration number
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Pay within 48 hours
Use the Breeze Account (Auto Pay)
Frequent drivers can create a Breeze Account to:
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Register their vehicle
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Set up auto top-up
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Get up to 10% discounts per journey
Breeze M6 is ideal for businesses or lease drivers using the toll regularly. Other accepted payment methods include most major fuel cards.
M6 Toll Payment Penalties: What If You Miss a Payment?
If payment isn’t made within 48 hours, a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) may apply. Fines can reach £100 + original toll, so always pay promptly.
M6 Toll Exemptions and Blue Badge Discounts
Certain vehicles and users can travel toll-free:
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Blue Badge holders: Exemption only if you qualify and register for a Mobility Exemption Pass in advance (not all Blue Badge holders are automatically eligible).
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Emergency services vehicles: Always exempt
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Breeze users: 5–10% per-trip savings
Check eligibility on the official website before travelling.
Where Does the M6 Toll Start and Finish?
The M6 Toll stretches 27 miles (43 km) between:
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Start: Junction 11A near Cannock
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End: Junction 3A at Coleshill (joins the M42)
It helps drivers avoid Birmingham’s busiest traffic zones.
Is the M6 Toll Worth the Cost?
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Route |
Avg. Journey Time |
Congestion |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
M6 Toll |
45–50 minutes |
Low |
£10.30 |
|
Regular M6 |
75+ minutes |
High |
Free |
You can save 25–45 minutes during peak hours. For frequent motorway users, the time saved often justifies the cost.
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M6 Toll VAT Details & Ownership Information (2025 Update)
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Operator: Midland Expressway Ltd. (owned by Aleatica S.A.U., Madrid)
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VAT: Yes, VAT applies to toll charges (check your receipt)
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Website: M6toll.co.uk
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FAQs About the M6 Toll
For a full journey, it’s £10.30 per car as of 2025.
Yes. Go to M6toll.co.uk/pay within 48 hours of travelling.
Yes, contactless cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted at the barrier.
Only those who register for a Mobility Exemption Pass and qualify are exempt. Not all Blue Badge holders are eligible without registration and proof.
Yes. It’s owned and managed by Midland Expressway Ltd.
Yes, all toll charges include VAT; receipts can be downloaded from your Breeze account or online payment page.