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M6 Toll junctions T1 to T8

The M6 Toll runs 27 miles between M6 J3a (Coleshill, east of Birmingham) and M6 J11a (near Cannock). All eight junctions, the destinations they serve and which zone they fall in.

Route map27 miles, 8 junctions, 3 zones
T1
Zone 1
T2
Zone 1
T3
Zone 1 / 2 boundary
T4
Zone 2
T5
Zone 2
T6
Zone 2 / 3 boundary
T7
Zone 3
T8
Zone 3
M6 J3a / ColeshillM6 J11a / Cannock
Zone 1: T1 to T3Zone 2: T3 to T6Zone 3: T6 to T8
M6 Toll junctions at a glance

The M6 Toll has eight junctions, numbered T1 to T8 from south to north. T1 to T3 sit in Zone 1, T4 to T6 in Zone 2 and T7 to T8 in Zone 3.

JunctionConnects toServesZone
T1ColeshillM42 J9, A446Coleshill, Water Orton, Birmingham (NEC)Zone 1
T2Bassetts PoleA446Sutton Coldfield, CurdworthZone 1
T3Lichfield southA38 (south), A5Tamworth, Lichfield (south), Drayton ManorZone 1 / 2 boundary
T4Lichfield northA5127Lichfield (north), BurntwoodZone 2
T5WeefordA5Hints, Shenstone, WeefordZone 2
T6Norton CanesA5 (Churchbridge)Cannock, Norton Canes, BurntwoodZone 2 / 3 boundary
T7ChurchbridgeA460Cannock, HednesfordZone 3
T8M6 J11aM6 J11aWolverhampton, Stafford, Manchester (continuing)Zone 3

Cost by junction pair

The M6 Toll is billed by how many of the three zones your journey crosses, not by the miles you drive, so a shorter run can cost the same as a longer one. Car (Class 2) prices for every junction pair we cover, contactless and on a Breeze account. Tap a route for the full breakdown, other vehicle classes and the free alternative.

RouteZonesCar, contactlessCar, Breeze
T1 Coleshill to T2 Bassetts Pole
Shortest hop; Sutton Coldfield commuters skipping Spaghetti Junction
1 zone£6.90£4.00
T1 Coleshill to T3 Lichfield south
NEC and Airport traffic to Tamworth and Drayton Manor
2 zones£9.50£8.40
T1 Coleshill to T4 Lichfield north
M42 corridor to north Lichfield and the A5127
2 zones£9.50£8.40
T1 Coleshill to T6 Norton Canes
Full 3-zone rate; T6 sits on the Zone 2/3 boundary
3 zones£12.00£10.20
T1 Coleshill to T8 M6 J11a
The full 27-mile route, the most-bought ticket
3 zones£12.00£10.20
T2 Bassetts Pole to T4 Lichfield north
Sutton Coldfield to north Lichfield
2 zones£9.50£8.40
T2 Bassetts Pole to T6 Norton Canes
Classic Sutton Coldfield to Cannock commuter run
2 zones£9.50£8.40
T2 Bassetts Pole to T8 M6 J11a
Sutton Coldfield through to the M6 reconnect
3 zones£12.00£10.20
T3 Lichfield south to T6 Norton Canes
A38 to A5 corridor, the middle stretch
2 zones£9.50£8.40
T3 Lichfield south to T7 Churchbridge
Tamworth and Drayton Manor to Cannock and the A460
2 zones£9.50£8.40
T3 Lichfield south to T8 M6 J11a
Tamworth area north to the M6 for Manchester
2 zones£9.50£8.40
T4 Lichfield north to T6 Norton Canes
Single-zone Lichfield to Cannock hop
1 zone£6.90£4.00
T4 Lichfield north to T8 M6 J11a
North Lichfield and Burntwood to Stafford
2 zones£9.50£8.40
T5 Weeford to T8 M6 J11a
A5 corridor north to the M6 reconnect
2 zones£9.50£8.40
T6 Norton Canes to T8 M6 J11a
Northernmost short hop to M6 J11a
1 zone£6.90£4.00

Prices are for a Class 2 car and match the operator’s current tariff (verified September 2026). Motorbikes, vans, HGVs and car-plus-trailer combinations pay different rates, shown on each route page and on the full price list.

Junction by junction

T1

Junction T1 (Coleshill)

Zone 1

Connects to: M42 J9, A446

Destinations: Coleshill, Water Orton, Birmingham (NEC)

Southernmost junction. Use for the NEC, Birmingham Airport and the M42. Southern toll plaza area.

T2

Junction T2 (Bassetts Pole)

Zone 1

Connects to: A446

Destinations: Sutton Coldfield, Curdworth

Local access for Sutton Coldfield and the A446 corridor.

T3

Junction T3 (Lichfield south)

Zone 1 / 2 boundary

Connects to: A38 (south), A5

Destinations: Tamworth, Lichfield (south), Drayton Manor

Sits on the Zone 1/2 boundary. Use for Tamworth, Drayton Manor theme park and the A5. Toll plaza area for southbound traffic.

T4

Junction T4 (Lichfield north)

Zone 2

Connects to: A5127

Destinations: Lichfield (north), Burntwood

Local access for Lichfield city centre and Burntwood.

T5

Junction T5 (Weeford)

Zone 2

Connects to: A5

Destinations: Hints, Shenstone, Weeford

Useful for the A5 corridor heading west, including the Cannock area via the old roads.

T6

Junction T6 (Norton Canes)

Zone 2 / 3 boundary

Connects to: A5 (Churchbridge)

Destinations: Cannock, Norton Canes, Burntwood

Sits on the Zone 2/3 boundary. Closest junction to Norton Canes services. Northern toll plaza area for northbound traffic.

T7

Junction T7 (Churchbridge)

Zone 3

Connects to: A460

Destinations: Cannock, Hednesford

Use for Cannock and the A460. Northern toll plaza traffic flows through here.

T8

Junction T8 (M6 J11a)

Zone 3

Connects to: M6 J11a

Destinations: Wolverhampton, Stafford, Manchester (continuing)

Northern terminus. Rejoins the free M6 heading north towards Stafford and the M6 corridor.

Toll plaza locations

Southbound

Between T3 and T4, near Lichfield

Mainline plaza for traffic heading south to the M42.

Northbound

Between T6 and T7, near Norton Canes

Mainline plaza for traffic heading north towards M6 J11a.

Plaza throughput is high: 30 mph through the area, with separate lanes for ANPR account holders and contactless payers. Most drivers clear the plaza in under 30 seconds.

Which junction do I need?

Birmingham Airport / NECT1 (M42 J9)
Tamworth, Drayton ManorT3 (A38)
Lichfield cityT4 (A5127)
Cannock, HednesfordT7 (A460)
Norton Canes servicesT6 (A5)
Through-route to Manchester / StokeNo exit - run the full T1 to T8 length

Junction FAQ

How many junctions does the M6 Toll have?
Eight, numbered T1 to T8 from south to north. T1 (Coleshill) is at the southern end near M6 J3a and T8 rejoins the free M6 at J11a near Cannock. T1 to T3 sit in Zone 1, T4 to T6 in Zone 2 and T7 to T8 in Zone 3. Not every junction has both entry and exit slip roads in each direction, so check the specific movement you need before you travel.
Which junction do I need for the NEC and Birmingham Airport?
Use T1 (Coleshill) at the southern end of the M6 Toll. T1 connects directly to the M42 J9, which is the standard route for the NEC and Birmingham Airport.
Which junction is closest to Tamworth?
Junction T3 (Lichfield south). T3 is on the A38 and is also the easiest exit for Drayton Manor theme park. T4 is closer to Lichfield itself.
Which junction do I use for Lichfield?
T4 (Lichfield north) on the A5127 is the closest exit for Lichfield city centre and Burntwood. T3 (Lichfield south) on the A38 serves the southern side of Lichfield and is the better exit for Tamworth and Drayton Manor.
Which M6 Toll junction is closest to Cannock?
T7 (Churchbridge) on the A460 is the closest exit for Cannock and Hednesford. T6 (Norton Canes) on the A5 also serves the Cannock area and is the junction next to Norton Canes services.
Where is the toll plaza?
There are two mainline plazas. Northbound traffic pays at the plaza between T6 and T7 near Norton Canes. Southbound traffic pays between T3 and T4 near Lichfield. Local junction-to-junction trips that do not cross a plaza are charged via ANPR.
What is the speed limit on the M6 Toll?
70 mph on the open motorway, dropping to 30 mph through the toll plaza area. ANPR cameras are present for tolling. Police patrols enforce speed limits, just like any other UK motorway.
Are there speed cameras on the M6 Toll?
There are no fixed average-speed enforcement cameras on the M6 Toll itself. ANPR cameras read number plates for tolling and account billing. Police patrols use mobile speed enforcement, the same as the rest of the M6 corridor.

Need to work out the cost for a partial journey? See the zone breakdown.

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