M6 Toll T4 to T8 cost
T4 at Lichfield north to T8 at M6 J11a. The 2-zone northern run, useful for Burntwood and north-Lichfield drivers heading to Stafford or further. £9.50 contactless or £8.40 on a Breeze account for a car in 2026.
Car, contactless
£9.50
Car, Breeze
£8.40
Distance
around 14 miles
T4 to T8 prices for every vehicle
2-zone rates, verified September 2026.
| Vehicle | Standard | Breeze | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorbike (Class 1) | £4.90 | £4.10 | £0.80 |
| Car (Class 2) | £9.50 | £8.40 | £1.10 |
| Car with trailer or caravan (Class 3) | £14.10 | £12.30 | £1.80 |
| Van, minibus, motorhome, 2-axle HGV or coach (Class 4) | £17.30 | £15.50 | £1.80 |
| HGV or coach, 3 to 6 axles (Class 5) | £18.20 | £16.40 | £1.80 |
Why T4 northbound rather than the M6 directly
If you live in Burntwood or north Lichfield, the free M6 alternative means dropping south to J6 (Spaghetti Junction) and going through Birmingham, which is the journey the M6 Toll exists to bypass. The pragmatic choice is to pick up the toll at T4 and rejoin the free M6 at T8 (J11a). You pay 2 zones at £9.50, skip both Spaghetti Junction and the M6 J7-J10 congestion, and continue free from J11a north.
T4 to T8 FAQ
How much is T4 to T8 on the M6 Toll?
A car (Class 2) pays £9.50 contactless or £8.40 on a Breeze account, billed at the 2-zone rate (Zone 2 entry plus Zone 3 exit).
What is the use case for T4 to T8?
Lichfield north (and Burntwood) residents heading to Stafford, Stoke or Manchester via the M6 reconnect. Around 15 miles on the toll versus 22 miles plus traffic on the free A5 to A34 route through Cannock.
How long does T4 to T8 take?
Around 13 to 16 minutes at the 70 mph limit, plus 60 to 90 seconds at the northbound plaza between T6 and T7. T8 puts you straight onto the free M6 northbound at J11a.
Is T4 to T8 cheaper than T1 to T8?
Yes by £2.50 (the 1-zone difference), but only because you start further into the road. T4-to-T8 is 2 zones at £9.50 versus T1-to-T8 at the full 3-zone £12.00. If your origin is south of T4, paying the full route is normal.
Should I use T4 or stay on the free M6?
Use T4-to-T8 if you are starting in Lichfield north, Burntwood or coming off the A5127. The free M6 alternative would require dropping down to J6, which is typically queued northbound in the morning. The toll trades £9.50 for around 20 to 30 minutes saved at peak.