Pay Dartford Crossing charge
Charges for the Dartford Bridge and Dartford Tunnel apply every day from 6am to 10pm.
You must pay by midnight the day after you have crossed the Dartford Bridge or used the Dartford Tunnel.
Pay online, for today yesterday, prepay or pay in advance.
You cannot pay online for crossings made prior to 6am yesterday.
Bridge and Tunnel Charge times
The Charge time does apply everyday between 6am and 10pm, including weekends and bank holidays. It is free to use at all other times. You can get a £70 fine if you do not pay. You must pay the fine within 28 days. The fine will be reduced to £35 if you pay within 14 days and increased to £105 if you do not pay it, you’ll also have to pay the crossing charge.
Speed limits on the Dartford Bridge Crossing and Dartford Tunnel
Average speed camera enforcement are used in the Dartford Tunnel and on the Dartford Crossing Bridge. CCTV operates on the Dartford Bridge Crossing and in the Dartford Tunnels. Observe the limits and information shown on the overhead gantries. Please note speed restrictions are imposed on the Dartford Crossing Bridge subject to adverse weather conditions please follow these limits shown on the signage.
Dartford Bridge Crossing and Dartford Tunnel safety information
The above information is for drivers on how to safely drive through the Dartford tunnels. It also explains what to do if you experience a problem while driving through the tunnels or what to do in the rare event of an incident in the tunnels.
Dartford Bridge crossing and Dartford Tunnel information and history.
It joins Dartford and Thurrock across the River Thames, forming part of London’s orbital M25 motorway and the furthest-downstream road crossing of the Thames. There are two tunnels, the eastern and western. It opened in stages: the west tunnel in 1963, the east tunnel in 1980 and the bridge in 1991. The 2 tunnels are 1,430m long. With daily traffic flows of 150,000 vehicles the crossing suffers regular traffic congestion.
Sign in or set up a Dart Charge account
Resolve a penalty charge notice (PCN)
Apply for Dart Charge’s Local Resident Discount Scheme
You cannot pay online for crossings made prior to 6am yesterday.
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