UK road tolls
Aldwark Bridge
Charges by vehicle class
| Vehicle class | Price | Payment method or tariff | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle (no more than 3 wheels) | £0.00 GBP per crossing | Standard tariff | Free in all years of the Order. | The named bridge operator, Aldwark Bridge tariff and travel information (as of 7 September 2026) |
| Passenger vehicle up to 3,500kg operating weight (cars, vans) | £1.00 GBP per crossing | Standard tariff | £1.00 in years 1-3 from the Order (i.e. until September 2028), rising to £1.20 (years 4-6), £1.30 (years 7-9) and £1.40 (year 10). Operator site confirms £1.00 per crossing. | The named bridge operator, Aldwark Bridge tariff and travel information (as of 7 September 2026) |
| Passenger or goods vehicle with a trailer, or operating weight over 3,500kg | £2.00 GBP per crossing | Standard tariff | £2.00 in years 1-3, then £2.20, £2.40 and £2.60 in the same steps. | The named bridge operator, Aldwark Bridge tariff and travel information (as of 7 September 2026) |
How and when to pay
- Paid at the toll booth when crossing.
- Cash, all major payment cards, contactless including smartphone and smartwatch. Ticket books are no longer sold (sales ceased 5 June 2025 pending the public inquiry; previously bought tickets remain valid).
Penalty for late or missed payment
Not published
Not published
Attended booth; no penalty scheme published.
Discounts
- None currently: pre-paid ticket books withdrawn
Exemptions
- Motorcycles free
Crossing history
Bridge authorised by the Aldwark Bridge Act 1772; tolls previously revised by SI 2005/2117. Closed for major refurbishment in 2023 and formally reopened 17 February 2024. Toll increase applied for 16 July 2024, public inquiry held, and SI 2025/975 came into force 10 September 2025 with a 10-year stepped schedule.
Common questions
- Aldwark Bridge toll?
- Charged per single journey in either direction. Tolls were revised by a 2025 order in force from 10 September 2025, with stepped rises in later years. The toll is £1.00 per crossing for a car.
- Aldwark toll bridge open?
- Charged per single journey in either direction. Tolls were revised by a 2025 order in force from 10 September 2025, with stepped rises in later years.