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Ireland<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland Moldova Wikipedia] </ref>, - an island country in the North Atlantic - is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Tolls are charged on some motorways and several bridges and tunnels. You can pay toll at the toll gates or you can use a Toll Tag Account <ref>[https://etoll.ie/getting-a-tag/irish-tag-companies/index.xml Toll Tag Account]</ref> (e-toll) to pay online.
 
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Dublin M50 is a toll road under a barrier-free toll system in which there is no toll gate and you can pay via mobile app, online at eFlow<ref>[https://www.eflow.ie/i-want-to/pay-a-toll/ eFlow]</ref>, e-Toll<ref>[https://etoll.ie/getting-a-tag/irish-tag-companies/index.xml e-Toll]</ref>.
 
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For vehicles using clean energy - electricity, natural gas, or electric hybrid propulsion as fuel - you can get up to a 75% discount on tolls under the LEVTI programme.
 
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Use TollGuru [https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-ireland Ireland Toll Calculator to calculate your trip cost in Ireland]
 
  
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= Ireland Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Mixed Electronic & Barrier Tolls<br>
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'''Operator:''' Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)<br>
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'''Currency:''' Euro (EUR)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' 173km of toll roads, bridges, and tunnels<br>
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'''Technology:''' eFlow (M50) + Traditional toll plazas
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-ireland Calculate Ireland Toll]
 
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Ireland? 2025 Update ==
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== How do you pay tolls in Ireland ==
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All the toll roads except M50 have regular barrier toll plazas where you can pay by following methods:
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Ireland has '''11 toll roads''' with '''12 toll locations''' (M3 has two separate tolls). Most use traditional toll plazas where you stop and pay, except the M50 which uses barrier-free electronic tolling.
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* Online using Toll Tag Account (easiest way)
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* Cash
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'''Toll Roads in Ireland:'''
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* Visa Debit or Mastercard (except M8, Limerick Tunnel, and the East Link Bridge)
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* '''M50''' (Dublin) - Barrier-free electronic tolling
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M50 is the toll road where you cannot pay using cash/credit card. This toll road uses an amazing video and sensor capture system which captures your vehicle’s registration number and then you can pay tolls online at eflow<ref>[https://www.eflow.ie/i-want-to/pay-a-toll/ Pay using eflow]</ref>.
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* '''M1''' (Drogheda Bypass) - Traditional toll plaza
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* '''M3''' (Two sections: Dunboyne-Dunshaughlin & Navan-Kells) - Traditional toll plazas
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* '''M4''' (Kilcock-Enfield-Kinnegad) - Traditional toll plaza
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== Toll roads in Ireland ==
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* '''M6''' (Ballinasloe-Loughrea) - Traditional toll plaza
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* '''M7/M8''' (Portlaoise) - Traditional toll plaza
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* '''M8''' (Rathcormac-Watergrasshill) - Traditional toll plaza
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* '''N25''' (Waterford Bypass) - Traditional toll plaza
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<ul style="list-style: none;"><li><a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/dublin-tunnel-toll">Dublin tunnel</a></li><li><a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/east-link-toll-bridge">East Link bridge</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/limerick-toll-tunnel">Limerick tunnel</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/m1-toll-motorway">M1 Motorway</a></li></ul>
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* '''Dublin Port Tunnel''' - Traditional toll plaza
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* '''East-Link Bridge''' (Dublin) - Traditional toll plaza
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* '''N18 Limerick Tunnel''' - Traditional toll plaza
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== Ireland Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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Updated toll rates effective January 1, 2025, with modest increases for most vehicle categories.
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=== M50 Dublin Barrier-Free Toll (2025 Rates) ===
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<table class="toll-table">
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<tr>
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<th>Payment Method</th>
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<th>Cars</th>
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<th>Light Goods Vehicles</th>
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<th>Heavy Goods Vehicles</th>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>eFlow Tag Account</td>
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<td>€2.50</td>
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<td>€2.50</td>
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<td>€5.20</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Video Account (Registered)</td>
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<td>€3.10</td>
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<td>€3.10</td>
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<td>€6.30</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Unregistered (Pay by 8pm next day)</td>
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<td>€3.80</td>
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<td>€3.80</td>
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<td>€7.50</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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=== Traditional Toll Plaza Rates (2025) ===
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<table class="toll-table">
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<tr>
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<th>Road</th>
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<th>Cars</th>
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<th>Buses/Coaches</th>
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<th>HGVs</th>
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<th>Location</th>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>M1 (Drogheda)</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td>Gormanston-Monasterboice</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>M3 (Section 1)</td>
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<td>€1.50</td>
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<td>€2.40</td>
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<td>€2.40</td>
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<td>Dunboyne-Dunshaughlin</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>M3 (Section 2)</td>
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<td>€1.50</td>
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<td>€2.40</td>
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<td>€2.40</td>
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<td>Navan-Kells</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>M4 (Kinnegad)</td>
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<td>€3.00</td>
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<td>€4.80</td>
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<td>€4.80</td>
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<td>Kilcock-Enfield-Kinnegad</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>M6 (Galway)</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td>Ballinasloe-Loughrea</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>M7/M8 (Portlaoise)</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td>Portlaoise West</td>
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</tr>
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<td>M8 (Cork)</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td>Rathcormac-Watergrasshill</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>N25 (Waterford)</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td>Waterford Bypass</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>N18 (Limerick Tunnel)</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td>€3.20</td>
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<td>Shannon River Tunnel</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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=== Special Urban Tolls ===
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<table class="toll-table">
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<tr>
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<th>Location</th>
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<th>Cars</th>
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<th>Peak Hours</th>
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<th>Notes</th>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Dublin Port Tunnel (Southbound AM)</td>
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<td>€13.00</td>
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<td>Mon-Fri 6-10am</td>
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<td>HGVs >3.5t free</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Dublin Port Tunnel (Northbound PM)</td>
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<td>€10.00</td>
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<td>Mon-Fri 4-7pm</td>
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<td>HGVs >3.5t free</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Dublin Port Tunnel (Off-peak)</td>
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<td>€3.00</td>
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<td>All other times</td>
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<td>HGVs >3.5t free</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>East-Link Bridge</td>
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<td>€2.00</td>
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<td>All times</td>
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<td>Central Dublin crossing</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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== How to Pay Ireland Tolls ==
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=== M50 eFlow System (Barrier-Free) ===
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'''Payment Options:'''
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* '''eFlow Tag:''' Physical windscreen tag for automatic payment (€2.50 per trip)
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* '''Video Account:''' Registration-based billing (€3.10 per trip)
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* '''Pay-per-use:''' Online/phone payment by 8pm next day (€3.80 per trip)
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'''Payment Methods for Pay-per-use:'''
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* Online at eflow.ie
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* Phone: 0818 50 10 50
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* Payzone retail outlets across Ireland
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* Must pay by 8pm the day after travel
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=== Traditional Toll Plazas ===
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'''Payment Methods:'''
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* '''Cash''' (euros only)
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* '''Credit/debit cards''' (Visa, Mastercard)
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* '''Electronic tags''' (interoperable across all Irish toll roads)
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'''Tag Providers:'''
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* eFlow (TII official)
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* Easytrip, TollTag, MiniTag
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* EirtTag, PassDirect
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* Monthly fees typically €0.50-€1.25
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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* '''January 2025:''' Toll rate increases of €0.10-€0.20 for most vehicle categories
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* '''M50 exemption:''' No increase for registered eFlow tag and video account users
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* '''Dublin Port Tunnel:''' €1.00 increase for southbound AM peak (€12→€13)
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* '''Heavy vehicles:''' €0.10-€0.20 increases across most toll roads
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* '''Enhanced digital services:''' Improved eFlow mobile app and payment options
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== Penalties & Enforcement ==
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=== M50 Penalties ===
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* '''Late payment:''' Must pay by 8pm next day or penalties apply
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* '''Penalty structure:''' Escalating fines for non-payment
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* '''Enforcement:''' Automatic camera and license plate recognition
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=== Traditional Toll Penalties ===
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* '''Immediate payment required''' at toll plazas
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* '''Prosecution possible''' for toll evasion
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* '''Criminal or civil proceedings''' for unpaid tolls
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== Planning Your Ireland Journey ==
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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* '''Dublin area:''' M50 toll (€2.50-€3.80) essential for ring road travel
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* '''Cross-country routes:''' Individual tolls range €1.50-€3.00
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* '''Tag benefits:''' Saves €0.60-€1.30 per trip vs unregistered payment
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* '''Peak hour surcharges:''' Dublin Port Tunnel up to €13 at peak times
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=== Travel Tips ===
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* '''eFlow registration:''' Essential for frequent M50 users
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* '''Interoperable tags:''' One tag works on all Irish toll roads
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* '''Alternative routes:''' Free non-motorway routes available but slower
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* '''Border considerations:''' No tolls in Northern Ireland
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* '''Ferry connections:''' Toll roads connect major ferry ports
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== Ireland vs. Neighboring Regions ==
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<table class="toll-table">
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<tr>
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<th>Region</th>
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<th>System Type</th>
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<th>Typical Costs</th>
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<th>Coverage</th>
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<th>Notes</th>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Ireland (Republic)</td>
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<td>Mixed electronic + plazas</td>
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<td>€1.50-€13.00</td>
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<td>173km toll roads</td>
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<td>M50 barrier-free</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Northern Ireland (UK)</td>
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<td>Free</td>
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<td>£0</td>
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<td>All roads free</td>
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<td>No toll roads</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Scotland (UK)</td>
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<td>Bridge tolls only</td>
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<td>Varies</td>
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<td>Selected bridges</td>
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<td>Most roads free</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Wales (UK)</td>
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<td>Bridge tolls</td>
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<td>£6.70-£20.60</td>
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<td>Severn crossings</td>
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<td>Abolished 2018</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>England (UK)</td>
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<td>Limited tolls</td>
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<td>Varies</td>
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<td>Few toll roads</td>
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<td>Mostly free motorways</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Do I need an electronic tag for Irish toll roads? ===
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Tags are not mandatory but highly recommended for frequent users. They provide convenience and cost savings compared to cash/card payments at plazas.
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=== Can I pay M50 tolls with cash? ===
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No, the M50 is barrier-free. You must pay electronically via eFlow account, online, by phone, or at Payzone outlets by 8pm the next day.
  
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=== Are toll roads in Northern Ireland free? ===
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<ul style="list-style: none;"><li><a href="/toll-wiki/m3-toll-motorway">M3 Motorway</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/m4-toll-motorway">M4 Motorway</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/m50-toll">M50 Toll</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/n6-road-toll">N6 road</a></li></ul>
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Yes, Northern Ireland (part of the UK) has no toll roads. All motorways and roads are free to use.
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=== Can I use the same tag on all Irish toll roads? ===
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<ul style="list-style: none;"><li><a href="/toll-wiki/portlaoise-bypass-toll">Portlaoise Bypass</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/rathcormac-fermoy-toll-bypass">Rathcormac Fermoy bypass</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/waterford-city-toll-bypass">Waterford City Bypass</a></li></ul>
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Yes, Irish toll roads use an interoperable system. Tags from any approved provider work on all toll roads in the Republic of Ireland.
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=== What happens if I don't pay the M50 toll on time? ===
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You'll receive penalty notices with increasing fines. Payment must be made by 8pm the day after using the toll road.
  
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=== Are there free alternatives to toll roads? ===
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Yes, all toll roads have free alternative routes using non-motorway roads, though journey times will be longer.
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== M50 highway toll rates in 2021 ==
 
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M50 Barrier Free Tolling uses a video and sensor capture system which captures your registration number. You can make a payment online on [https://www.eflow.ie/i-want-to/pay-a-toll/ eFlow] website.
 
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  <caption>M50 Toll Rates, 2021</caption>
 
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      <th>Vehicle Category</th>
 
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      <th>Tag Account Vehicle (in Euro)</th>
 
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      <th>Video Account Vehicle (in Euro)</th>
 
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      <th>Other Vehicles (Unregistered) (in Euro)</th>
 
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    <td>Passenger Cars and public service vehicles with up to 8 passenger seating capacity</td>
 
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    <td>€ 2.10</td>
 
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    <td>€ 2.60</td>
 
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    <td>€ 3.10</td>
 
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    <td>Goods vehicles with an unladen weight not exceeding 2 tonnes Coaches or buses with seating for over 8 passengers</td>
 
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    <td>€ 2.90</td>
 
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    <td>€ 3.50</td>
 
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    <td>€ 4.00</td>
 
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    <td>Goods vehicles with an unladen weight exceeding 2 tonnes but not exceeding 10 tonnes</td>
 
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    <td>€ 4.30</td>
 
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    <td>€ 4.80</td>
 
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    <td>€ 5.30</td>
 
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    <td>Goods vehicles with an unladen weight exceeding 10,000kg</td>
 
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    <td>€ 5.30</td>
 
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    <td>€ 5.90</td>
 
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    <td>€ 6.40</td>
 
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=== Do electric vehicles get toll discounts? ===
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Currently, electric vehicles pay the same toll rates as conventional vehicles. No special discounts are available.
  
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== Exemptions ==
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== What happens if I don't pay toll on M50 ==
 
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You need to make toll payments before 8:00 pm on the following day. If failed to do so, there will be a penalty which you need to pay with the toll cost. You can pay for it online<ref>[https://www.eflow.ie/i-want-to/pay-a-toll/ Pay on eflow]</ref>.
 
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== Dublin Tunnel in Ireland ==
 
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The Dublin Tunnel, originally and commonly known as the Port Tunnel, is a road traffic tunnel in Dublin, Ireland. Toll charges are applied to all vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes or less, mentioned below:
 
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* Cars
 
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* Taxis
 
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* Motorcycles
 
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* Vans
 
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* Light Commercial Vehicles
 
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* Motor Homes
 
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Toll charges vary according to the time
 
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* Peak Time
 
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** Southbound  -  towards the Dublin city (Monday to Friday 06:00  -  10:00)
 
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** Northbound  -  towards Dublin Airport (Monday to Friday 16:00  -  19:00)
 
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* Off-Peak Time
 
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** Monday to Friday  -  all times outside peak time
 
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** Weekends  -  all-day
 
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** Public Holidays  - all-day
 
  
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=== M50 Toll Exemptions ===
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  <caption>Toll Rates of Dublin Tunnel, 2021</caption>
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* An Garda Síochána (police) vehicles
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  <tr>
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* Ambulance and fire brigade vehicles
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      <th>Direction of Travel</th>
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* Vehicles registered under Disability Toll Exemption Scheme (DTES)
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      <th>Time of Travel</th>
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* Diplomatic vehicles
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      <th>Toll Cost (in Euro)</th>
 
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  </tr>
 
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    <td>Southbound</td>
 
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    <td>Between 6 a.m to 10 a.m. Monday to Friday</td>
 
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    <td>€ 10.00</td>
 
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    <td>All other times</td>
 
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    <td>€ 3.00</td>
 
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  </tr>
 
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  <tr>
 
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    <td>Northbound</td>
 
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    <td>Between 4 p.m to 7p.m Monday to Friday</td>
 
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    <td>€ 10.00</td>
 
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    <td></td>
 
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    <td>All other times</td>
 
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    <td>€ 3.00</td>
 
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=== General Exemptions ===
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* Emergency services vehicles
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* Military vehicles on official duty
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* Vehicles with valid disability exemption certificates
  
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== Useful Links & Resources ==
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== Vehicle exempted from paying tolls in Dublin Tunnel ==
 
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Vehicles which can travel without paying tolls are mentioned below:
 
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* Goods vehicles with a design gross weight over 3.5 tonnes
 
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* Coaches or Buses with seating for greater than 25 passengers
 
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* Exemption Card/DTES Disc holders
 
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* [https://www.eflow.ie Official M50 eFlow System]
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== Toll Passes in Ireland ==
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* [https://www.tii.ie/en/roads-tolling/tolling-information/ Transport Infrastructure Ireland Tolling]
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<html>
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* [https://etoll.ie eToll Tag Information]
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* '''M50 Customer Service:''' 0818 50 10 50
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<ul style="list-style: none;"><li><a href="/toll-wiki/direct-route-tag">Direct Route tag</a></li><li><a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/easytrip">Easytrip</a></li></ul>
 
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<div class="col-lg-4">
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<div style="text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;">
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<ul style="list-style: none;"><li><a href="/toll-wiki/eflow-toll-tag">eFlow toll tag</a></li></ul>
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-ireland Calculate Your Ireland Toll Cost]
 
</div>
 
</div>
  
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<ul style="list-style: none;"><li><a href="/toll-wiki/tolltag">TollTag</a></li></ul>
 
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Latest revision as of 20:09, 1 July 2025

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Ireland Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide

System: Mixed Electronic & Barrier Tolls
Operator: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Coverage: 173km of toll roads, bridges, and tunnels
Technology: eFlow (M50) + Traditional toll plazas

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Ireland? 2025 Update

Ireland has 11 toll roads with 12 toll locations (M3 has two separate tolls). Most use traditional toll plazas where you stop and pay, except the M50 which uses barrier-free electronic tolling.

Toll Roads in Ireland:

  • M50 (Dublin) - Barrier-free electronic tolling
  • M1 (Drogheda Bypass) - Traditional toll plaza
  • M3 (Two sections: Dunboyne-Dunshaughlin & Navan-Kells) - Traditional toll plazas
  • M4 (Kilcock-Enfield-Kinnegad) - Traditional toll plaza
  • M6 (Ballinasloe-Loughrea) - Traditional toll plaza
  • M7/M8 (Portlaoise) - Traditional toll plaza
  • M8 (Rathcormac-Watergrasshill) - Traditional toll plaza
  • N25 (Waterford Bypass) - Traditional toll plaza
  • Dublin Port Tunnel - Traditional toll plaza
  • East-Link Bridge (Dublin) - Traditional toll plaza
  • N18 Limerick Tunnel - Traditional toll plaza

Ireland Toll Costs: Current Rates

Updated toll rates effective January 1, 2025, with modest increases for most vehicle categories.

M50 Dublin Barrier-Free Toll (2025 Rates)

Payment Method Cars Light Goods Vehicles Heavy Goods Vehicles
eFlow Tag Account €2.50 €2.50 €5.20
Video Account (Registered) €3.10 €3.10 €6.30
Unregistered (Pay by 8pm next day) €3.80 €3.80 €7.50

Traditional Toll Plaza Rates (2025)

Road Cars Buses/Coaches HGVs Location
M1 (Drogheda) €2.00 €3.20 €3.20 Gormanston-Monasterboice
M3 (Section 1) €1.50 €2.40 €2.40 Dunboyne-Dunshaughlin
M3 (Section 2) €1.50 €2.40 €2.40 Navan-Kells
M4 (Kinnegad) €3.00 €4.80 €4.80 Kilcock-Enfield-Kinnegad
M6 (Galway) €2.00 €3.20 €3.20 Ballinasloe-Loughrea
M7/M8 (Portlaoise) €2.00 €3.20 €3.20 Portlaoise West
M8 (Cork) €2.00 €3.20 €3.20 Rathcormac-Watergrasshill
N25 (Waterford) €2.00 €3.20 €3.20 Waterford Bypass
N18 (Limerick Tunnel) €2.00 €3.20 €3.20 Shannon River Tunnel

Special Urban Tolls

Location Cars Peak Hours Notes
Dublin Port Tunnel (Southbound AM) €13.00 Mon-Fri 6-10am HGVs >3.5t free
Dublin Port Tunnel (Northbound PM) €10.00 Mon-Fri 4-7pm HGVs >3.5t free
Dublin Port Tunnel (Off-peak) €3.00 All other times HGVs >3.5t free
East-Link Bridge €2.00 All times Central Dublin crossing

How to Pay Ireland Tolls

M50 eFlow System (Barrier-Free)

Payment Options:

  • eFlow Tag: Physical windscreen tag for automatic payment (€2.50 per trip)
  • Video Account: Registration-based billing (€3.10 per trip)
  • Pay-per-use: Online/phone payment by 8pm next day (€3.80 per trip)

Payment Methods for Pay-per-use:

  • Online at eflow.ie
  • Phone: 0818 50 10 50
  • Payzone retail outlets across Ireland
  • Must pay by 8pm the day after travel

Traditional Toll Plazas

Payment Methods:

  • Cash (euros only)
  • Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard)
  • Electronic tags (interoperable across all Irish toll roads)

Tag Providers:

  • eFlow (TII official)
  • Easytrip, TollTag, MiniTag
  • EirtTag, PassDirect
  • Monthly fees typically €0.50-€1.25

Recent Changes (2025)

  • January 2025: Toll rate increases of €0.10-€0.20 for most vehicle categories
  • M50 exemption: No increase for registered eFlow tag and video account users
  • Dublin Port Tunnel: €1.00 increase for southbound AM peak (€12→€13)
  • Heavy vehicles: €0.10-€0.20 increases across most toll roads
  • Enhanced digital services: Improved eFlow mobile app and payment options

Penalties & Enforcement

M50 Penalties

  • Late payment: Must pay by 8pm next day or penalties apply
  • Penalty structure: Escalating fines for non-payment
  • Enforcement: Automatic camera and license plate recognition

Traditional Toll Penalties

  • Immediate payment required at toll plazas
  • Prosecution possible for toll evasion
  • Criminal or civil proceedings for unpaid tolls

Planning Your Ireland Journey

Cost Considerations

  • Dublin area: M50 toll (€2.50-€3.80) essential for ring road travel
  • Cross-country routes: Individual tolls range €1.50-€3.00
  • Tag benefits: Saves €0.60-€1.30 per trip vs unregistered payment
  • Peak hour surcharges: Dublin Port Tunnel up to €13 at peak times

Travel Tips

  • eFlow registration: Essential for frequent M50 users
  • Interoperable tags: One tag works on all Irish toll roads
  • Alternative routes: Free non-motorway routes available but slower
  • Border considerations: No tolls in Northern Ireland
  • Ferry connections: Toll roads connect major ferry ports

Ireland vs. Neighboring Regions

Region System Type Typical Costs Coverage Notes
Ireland (Republic) Mixed electronic + plazas €1.50-€13.00 173km toll roads M50 barrier-free
Northern Ireland (UK) Free £0 All roads free No toll roads
Scotland (UK) Bridge tolls only Varies Selected bridges Most roads free
Wales (UK) Bridge tolls £6.70-£20.60 Severn crossings Abolished 2018
England (UK) Limited tolls Varies Few toll roads Mostly free motorways

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an electronic tag for Irish toll roads?

Tags are not mandatory but highly recommended for frequent users. They provide convenience and cost savings compared to cash/card payments at plazas.

Can I pay M50 tolls with cash?

No, the M50 is barrier-free. You must pay electronically via eFlow account, online, by phone, or at Payzone outlets by 8pm the next day.

Are toll roads in Northern Ireland free?

Yes, Northern Ireland (part of the UK) has no toll roads. All motorways and roads are free to use.

Can I use the same tag on all Irish toll roads?

Yes, Irish toll roads use an interoperable system. Tags from any approved provider work on all toll roads in the Republic of Ireland.

What happens if I don't pay the M50 toll on time?

You'll receive penalty notices with increasing fines. Payment must be made by 8pm the day after using the toll road.

Are there free alternatives to toll roads?

Yes, all toll roads have free alternative routes using non-motorway roads, though journey times will be longer.

Do electric vehicles get toll discounts?

Currently, electric vehicles pay the same toll rates as conventional vehicles. No special discounts are available.

Exemptions

M50 Toll Exemptions

  • An Garda Síochána (police) vehicles
  • Ambulance and fire brigade vehicles
  • Vehicles registered under Disability Toll Exemption Scheme (DTES)
  • Diplomatic vehicles

General Exemptions

  • Emergency services vehicles
  • Military vehicles on official duty
  • Vehicles with valid disability exemption certificates

Useful Links & Resources

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