Road tolls and vignettes in the United Kingdom (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: There is no general motorway toll; GOV.UK lists named toll roads, bridges and tunnels, such as the M6 Toll and the Dartford Crossing. The Dartford Crossing charge is due by midnight the day after crossing.

RuleWhat applies
Tolls for cars on national roadsTolls and vignettes for passenger cars; Passenger carNo general motorway toll; tolls on named roads, bridges or tunnels [1]
Toll roads and named chargesTolls and vignettes for passenger cars; Passenger carMotorways: M6 Toll and the M25 Dartford Crossing. Bridges and tunnels on A roads: Batheaston, Humber, Tyne Tunnels, Tamar, Mersey Tunnels (Queensway and Kingsway), Dunham, Mersey Gateway and Itchen. Several bridges on minor roads also charge. [1]
Toll roads and named chargesTolls and vignettes for passenger cars; Passenger car; Dartford Crossing (M25)Dartford Crossing: cars, including trailers, motorhomes and minibuses with 9 or fewer seats, pay GBP 3.50 for a one-off payment or pay as you go, or GBP 2.80 with a pre-pay account. The charge applies from 6am to 10pm, including weekends and bank holidays. [2]
How to payTolls and vignettes for passenger cars; Passenger car; Dartford Crossing (M25)Pay by midnight the day after you cross. Options are a one-off payment (also for future crossings, valid for 12 months), a pay as you go account or a pre-pay account. Payment is also possible at a Payzone store, by post or by phone. [3]
Days allowed to pay after travelTolls and vignettes for passenger cars; Passenger car; Dartford Crossing (M25)1 days [3]

Notes

  • All roads on the GOV.UK list are in England. The London Congestion Charge and the Durham Road User Charge Zone are listed separately as charging schemes, not toll roads. Local zones such as ULEZ are municipal and not covered here.
  • GOV.UK states that you cannot pay at the Dartford Crossing barriers any more.
  • The GOV.UK page does not mention vehicles registered outside the UK.
  • Until midnight at the end of the day after the crossing.

Sources

  1. GOV.UK: Toll road charges (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  2. GOV.UK: Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge): Charges (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  3. GOV.UK: Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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