Before you travel
Dart Charge normally applies between 06:00 and 22:00, including weekends. The separate London Congestion Charge also applies in London.
Which vehicle category?
Dartford Crossing
- A
- Motorcycles, mopeds and quadricycles - no charge.
- B
- Cars, including those towing trailers, motorhomes and minibuses with up to 9 seats including the driver.
- C
- Two-axle buses, vans and goods vehicles.
- D
- Buses, vans and goods vehicles with more than two axles.
Dartford counts raised axles too; trailer axles are included for articulated vehicles. M6 Toll, other bridges and urban low-emission zones have their own rules.
Source: Official vehicle categories and operator conditions.
Prices by vehicle category
Dartford Crossing · GBP per passage.
| Category | One-off / Pay as you go | Pre-pay |
|---|---|---|
| A · motorcycle / moped / quadricycle | Free | Free |
| B · car, motorhome, minibus with up to 9 seats | 3.50 | 2.80 |
| C · two-axle van, goods vehicle or bus | 4.20 | 3.60 |
| D · van, goods vehicle or bus with more than 2 axles | 8.40 | 7.20 |
The lower Dartford Crossing price requires a funded Pre-pay account. M6 Toll has a separate tariff.
GOV.UK - current Dartford Crossing chargesTaking a vehicle across the Channel
LeShuttle carries your vehicle by train between Coquelles near Calais and Folkestone. The crossing itself takes about 35 minutes. Book a vehicle ticket; prices vary with departure date, time and ticket type. LeShuttle timetable and booking.
The M6 Toll bypass
M6 Toll is the tolled bypass north-east of Birmingham; the ordinary M6 is a separate route. M6 Toll map, junctions and current price.
How to pay
Pay for Dartford Crossing by midnight on the day after your passage, unless an active automatic payment service handles it. You can also pay in advance.
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