In the United Kingdom some long motorways, some bridges, but also simple private roads are subject to tolls. Payment options vary by offer. Sometimes it’s about small roads or old buildings. A brief overview of some paid transportation options – not comprehensive.
It is because private roads and structures are in private hands or because of some choice by the government Sometimes it is necessary to have British pounds on hand In the United Kingdom. For example, it is at Dartford Crossing on the M25 near London or on the M6 near Birmingham. The same applies to bridges to Wales on the M48 and M4. Below are the most important charges* for 2023*.
- The right to visit is claimed between 6 am and 10 pm Dartford Crossing To be used on the M25 east of London (two tunnels and four bridges). Cost is £2.50 (approx €2.80) for a car (free for motorbikes). Overnight passage costs nothing. No toll gate. You pay in advance Onlineday or a day later according to the London Congestion Charge Schedule. You can also pay in advance by post (see Tort Charge Manual)
The M6 Toll Tolls are charged north of Birmingham. This 27 mile (43.5 km) route will cost £6.20 to £7.80 in 2022* (approx €7.00 to €9.00) The hour and day of your passage. You can pay in cash (even in €) or by credit card. Special lanes are provided to pay in coins (in pounds only) at an automated terminal or by credit card at a machine. A teledol box, M6 toll tag Also available for invited, regular users.- The two “Severn Bridge” bridges on the M48 and the Bristol-Cardiff bound M4 were tolled until the end of 2018, but can now be crossed for free.
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Other routes and bridges, mostly by tradition, are tolled but subject to modest tolls. Amounts are often collected (rarely more than £2) at the toll booth, sometimes with an attendant or “toll house” machine where credit cards are not always accepted (cash only).
- The Clifton Suspension Bridge The toll in Bristol is £1.00 (approx €1.15). “Crossing Card” cards that are not in your name allow you to pay for multiple passages at a low rate in advance. You can do them Online buy
- The Dunham Bridge It costs 50p on the A57 near Lincoln. (€0.60).
- The Humber Bridge The A15 in Hull costs £1.50 (€1.70) per lane.
- The Tamar Bridge The A38 is charged towards Saltash-Plymouth. A column costs £2.60 (€3.00). With a trailer, the rate doubles.
- The Mersey Mines Liverpool (Queensway) on the A477 (Kingsway and Queensway) costs £2.00 (approx €2.30) one way. With a trailer, the rate doubles.
- The Tyne Tunnel Newcastle costs £1.90 (approx €2.15) on the A477.
- Private road Sandwich Bay Estate Kent, near Ramsgate, costs £8 (around €9.10) per day. A season ticket (March 1 to February 28/29) costs £90 (approx. €102). You have to go to the “Toll House” to ask for or get this pass Order online. The administrator of this route reserves the right to deny your access.
- Other toll roads, bridges and tunnels include: Aldwark Bridge (Hambleton), Bathiston Bridge (Bathiston), Cartford Bridge (Great Eccleston), Cledow Bridge (Pembroke), Dulwich College Road (Dulwich – Greater London), Itchy bridge (Southampton), Kingsland Bridge (Shrewsbury), Swinford Bridge (Eynsham – Oxford), Warburton Bridge (Trafford – Greater Manchester), Whitchurch Bridge (Whitchurch-on-Thames), Witney-on-Wye Bridge (Hereford). Motorists Association A.A Determines the toll rate for routes (as an indication).
Channel tunnel Urotunnel Connecting France (Calais-Coquevilles) with United Kingdom (Folkestone) by car train. Cars enter special carriages of the shuttle and you stay in the car while crossing (LPG and CNG prohibited). Prices are not determined by number of occupants but vary by day/hour and length of stay. More information about the Eurotunnel Channel Tunnel.
* Information on rates has been compiled with utmost care, but may change and therefore may differ from the amount payable.
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