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In the UK, tolls are collected for the M6 motorway near Birmingham and for Dartford crossing on the M25 motorway. In addition, there are few bridges and tunnels where you need to pay tolls for crossing. You need to pay a congestion charge when you have to drive in central London and Durham city center. | In the UK, tolls are collected for the M6 motorway near Birmingham and for Dartford crossing on the M25 motorway. In addition, there are few bridges and tunnels where you need to pay tolls for crossing. You need to pay a congestion charge when you have to drive in central London and Durham city center. | ||
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== How much are tolls in the UK == | == How much are tolls in the UK == | ||
In the UK, each bridge and tunnel has its own price structure. Toll rates can depend on | In the UK, each bridge and tunnel has its own price structure. Toll rates can depend on | ||
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== How do you pay tolls in UK == | == How do you pay tolls in UK == | ||
For several bridges and tunnels you can pay tolls at the toll booths. Payment can be made using cash, credit cards and toll tags issued by the respective authorities. M25 Dartford crossing and Mersey gateway bridge don't have physical toll booths. | For several bridges and tunnels you can pay tolls at the toll booths. Payment can be made using cash, credit cards and toll tags issued by the respective authorities. M25 Dartford crossing and Mersey gateway bridge don't have physical toll booths. | ||
For Dartford Crossing, you can pay the Dart charge in advance or within the next midnight of travel through | For Dartford Crossing, you can pay the Dart charge in advance or within the next midnight of travel through | ||
| − | * <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/pay-dartford-crossing-charge | + | * online <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/pay-dartford-crossing-charge Pay online at Dartford Crossing] </ref> |
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For Dartford crossing If you don’t pay the fee, you will receive a penalty charge of £70. This charge would reduce to £35 if you pay within 14 days after receiving the notice. | For Dartford crossing If you don’t pay the fee, you will receive a penalty charge of £70. This charge would reduce to £35 if you pay within 14 days after receiving the notice. | ||
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| − | To [https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-united-kingdom calculate the toll charges for bridges and tunnels online, use | + | To [https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-united-kingdom calculate the toll charges for bridges and tunnels online, use TollGuru UK toll calculator]. TollGuru provides detailed toll costs along with the eligible toll tags on the bridges. You can also see the congestion charges if your trip involves London or Durham. |
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* In Durham, the daily charge is £2 for entering the zone between 10am and 4pm on weekdays. It’s not applicable on weekends. | * In Durham, the daily charge is £2 for entering the zone between 10am and 4pm on weekdays. It’s not applicable on weekends. | ||
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== How to pay congestion charge in London and Durham == | == How to pay congestion charge in London and Durham == | ||
| − | In London, you must pay in advance or by midnight on the day of travel to avoid fines. You can pay online or using Autopay which deducts charges automatically once in a month based on the number of trips. | + | In London, you must pay in advance or by midnight on the day of travel to avoid fines. You can pay online or using Autopay which deducts charges automatically once in a month based on the number of trips. |
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In Durham, you can pay the charge through telephone. You can either pay in advance or by 6pm on the day of travel. | In Durham, you can pay the charge through telephone. You can either pay in advance or by 6pm on the day of travel. | ||
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== Can you avoid Dartford crossing in UK == | == Can you avoid Dartford crossing in UK == | ||
You can avoid payment if you travel over the crossing between 10pm and 6am. Dartford crossing is toll-free in this period. Use UK toll calculator to get alternate routes along with the toll costs and plan the travel smartly. | You can avoid payment if you travel over the crossing between 10pm and 6am. Dartford crossing is toll-free in this period. Use UK toll calculator to get alternate routes along with the toll costs and plan the travel smartly. | ||
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== Toll info by bridges, roads and tunnels == | == Toll info by bridges, roads and tunnels == | ||
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| − | + | <ul style="list-style: none;"><li><a href="/toll-wiki/m6-toll">M6 Toll</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/aldwark-toll-bridge">Aldwark Bridge</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/bathampton-toll-bridge">A4 - Bathampton Bridge</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/cartford-toll-bridge">Cartford Bridge</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/cleddau-toll-bridge">Cleddau Bridge</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/clifton-suspension-bridge-toll">B3129 - Clifton Suspension Bridge</a></li></ul> | |
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| − | + | <ul style="list-style: none;"><li><a href="/toll-wiki/dartford-crossing-toll">M25 - Dartford Crossing</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/humber-bridge-toll">A15 - Humber Bridge</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/itchen-bridge-toll">A3025 - Itchen Bridge</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/kingsland-bridge-toll">Kingsland Bridge</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/mersey-tunnel-toll">A59 - Mersey Tunnels</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/mersey-gateway-toll">A533 - Mersey Gateway</a></li></ul> | |
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== Toll tags in UK == | == Toll tags in UK == | ||
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| − | + | <ul style="list-style: none;"><li><a href="/toll-wiki/crossing-card">Clifton Suspension bridge toll card</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/fast-toll">Fast Tag</a></li></ul> | |
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Latest revision as of 15:45, 22 May 2024
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In the UK, tolls are collected for the M6 motorway near Birmingham and for Dartford crossing on the M25 motorway. In addition, there are few bridges and tunnels where you need to pay tolls for crossing. You need to pay a congestion charge when you have to drive in central London and Durham city center.
How much are tolls in the UK
In the UK, each bridge and tunnel has its own price structure. Toll rates can depend on
- Vehicle that you are driving - Trucks and HGVs have higher toll rates than motorcycles. Toll rates can also depend on weight, height and occupancy of the vehicle
- Time-of-the-day - Travel in night-time is cheaper than in the peak hours
- Payment methods
How do you pay tolls in UK
For several bridges and tunnels you can pay tolls at the toll booths. Payment can be made using cash, credit cards and toll tags issued by the respective authorities. M25 Dartford crossing and Mersey gateway bridge don't have physical toll booths. For Dartford Crossing, you can pay the Dart charge in advance or within the next midnight of travel through
- online [1]
- with cash at Payzone centers
- by post
- by phone
For Mersey gateway bridge you can pay the fee within the next midnight of travel
- through quick-pay-app
- Mersey flow’s walk-in center
- by phone
- at Payzone centers
For Dartford crossing If you don’t pay the fee, you will receive a penalty charge of £70. This charge would reduce to £35 if you pay within 14 days after receiving the notice.
To calculate the toll charges for bridges and tunnels online, use TollGuru UK toll calculator. TollGuru provides detailed toll costs along with the eligible toll tags on the bridges. You can also see the congestion charges if your trip involves London or Durham.
What is a congestion charge in UK and how to pay congestion charge
Congestion charge is a price you have to pay if you drive in a specific area called congestion zone. You only need to pay once for a day and you can travel in and out of the zone as many times as you want for that day. Congestion charges apply in London[2] and in Durham City Center.[3]
- In London, you need to pay a £15 daily charge if you drive between 7am and 10pm
- In Durham, the daily charge is £2 for entering the zone between 10am and 4pm on weekdays. It’s not applicable on weekends.
How to pay congestion charge in London and Durham
In London, you must pay in advance or by midnight on the day of travel to avoid fines. You can pay online or using Autopay which deducts charges automatically once in a month based on the number of trips.
In Durham, you can pay the charge through telephone. You can either pay in advance or by 6pm on the day of travel.
Can you avoid Dartford crossing in UK
You can avoid payment if you travel over the crossing between 10pm and 6am. Dartford crossing is toll-free in this period. Use UK toll calculator to get alternate routes along with the toll costs and plan the travel smartly.
Toll info by bridges, roads and tunnels
Toll tags in UK
How to calculate tolls in Europe
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Which European countries have motorway tolls
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