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M6
M6 Motorway
Rugby (M1 J19) → Carlisle (A74(M))
Clear 🚨 0 incidents 🚧 0 roadworks ⏱ Updated 3min
232 miles long
45 junctions
Regions: West Midlands, North West, North West England
⏰ AM rush: 07:00–09:30 · PM: 16:00–19:30
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J1 Rugby & A426
J2 Coventry & M69
J3 Nuneaton & A444
J3A Bedworth & A444
J4 Coleshill & M42
J4A M42 interchange
J5 Castle Bromwich & A452
J6 Birmingham & A38(M)
J7 Great Barr & A34
J8 M5 & West Bromwich
J9 Wednesbury & A461
J10 Walsall & Wolverhampton
J10A M54 & Telford
J11 Cannock & A460
J11A Cannock & A5
J12 Gailey & A5
J13 Stafford & A449
J14 Stafford & A5013
J15 Stoke-on-Trent & A500
J16 Stoke-on-Trent & A500
J17 Sandbach & A534
J18 Middlewich & A54
J19 Knutsford & A556
J20 Warrington & M56
J21 Warrington & A57
J21A Croft & A574
J22 Newton-le-Willows & A49
J23 Haydock & A580
J24 Ashton-in-Makerfield & A58
J25 Wigan & A49
J26 Orrell & A577
J27 Standish & A5209
J28 Leyland & B5256
J29 Bamber Bridge & A6
J30 Preston & M61
J31 Preston & A59
J31A Longridge & A59
J32 Broughton & M55
J33 Lancaster & A6
J34 Lancaster & A683
J35 Carnforth & A601(M)
J36 Kendal & A590
J37 Kendal & A684
J38 Tebay & A685
J39 Shap & A6
J40 Penrith & A66
J41 Southwaite & B5305
J42 Carlisle & M6 toll
J43 Carlisle & A69
J44 Carlisle & A7
J45 Carlisle & A74(M)

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⏰ Typical Daily Traffic Pattern

M6 is typically busiest 07:00–09:30 and 16:00–19:30 on weekdays.

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❓ M6 — FAQ

Q: Is there traffic on the M6 today?

Check the live incident feed above — updated every 3 minutes from National Highways. Roads are currently clear.

Q: What is the worst time to use the M6?

The M6 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:30) and evening rush hour (16:00–19:30) on weekdays.

Q: Are there roadworks on the M6 right now?

There are currently 0 active roadwork schemes on the M6. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.

Q: What roads connect to the M6?

The M6 connects to: M1, M5, M42, M54, M56, M61, M65, A74(M).

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ℹ️ Road Details
Length
232 miles
Junctions
45
From
Rugby (M1 J19)
To
Carlisle (A74(M))
Type
Motorway
AM Rush
07:00–09:30
PM Rush
16:00–19:30
📍 Key Locations
Rugby Coventry Birmingham Stafford Stoke Knutsford Manchester Wigan Preston Lancaster Carlisle
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M54
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M56
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M61
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