UK road tolls
Dartford Crossing (Dart Charge)
Charges by vehicle class
| Vehicle class | Price | Payment method or tariff | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles, mopeds and quad bikes (Class A) | £0.00 GBP per crossing | Standard tariff | Free at all times, no need to pay or register. | GOV.UK, Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge): Charges (as of 7 September 2026) |
| Cars (including trailers), motorhomes and any minibuses that have 9 or less seats (including the driver's seat) (Class B) | £3.50 GBP per crossing | Pay-as-you-go account | One-off payment or pay-as-you-go account, 6am to 10pm, either direction. | GOV.UK, Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge): Charges (as of 7 September 2026) |
| Cars (including trailers), motorhomes and any minibuses that have 9 or less seats (including the driver's seat) (Class B) | £2.80 GBP per crossing | Pre-pay account | Pre-pay account holders (discount of up to 20%). | GOV.UK, Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge): Charges (as of 7 September 2026) |
| 2-axle goods vehicles, vans, buses and coaches (Class C) | £4.20 GBP per crossing | Pay-as-you-go account | One-off payment or pay-as-you-go account, 6am to 10pm. | GOV.UK, Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge): Charges (as of 7 September 2026) |
| 2-axle goods vehicles, vans, buses and coaches (Class C) | £3.60 GBP per crossing | Pre-pay account | Pre-pay account holders. | GOV.UK, Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge): Charges (as of 7 September 2026) |
| Buses, coaches, vans and other goods vehicles with more than 2 axles (Class D) | £8.40 GBP per crossing | Pay-as-you-go account | One-off payment or pay-as-you-go account, 6am to 10pm. | GOV.UK, Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge): Charges (as of 7 September 2026) |
| Buses, coaches, vans and other goods vehicles with more than 2 axles (Class D) | £7.20 GBP per crossing | Pre-pay account | Pre-pay account holders. | GOV.UK, Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge): Charges (as of 7 September 2026) |
| Local resident scheme, cars (Dartford or Thurrock council tax payers) | £25.00 GBP per year | Standard tariff | Unlimited crossings for one registered car; alternative £12.50 per year for 50 crossings, then £6.25 for 25 more, capped so the total paid in a year is never more than £25. | GOV.UK, Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge): Charges (as of 7 September 2026) |
How and when to pay
- Pay in advance or by midnight the day after crossing. If you pay for a future crossing, your payment is valid for 12 months and is used automatically when you next cross.
- Online at GOV.UK (one-off), pay-as-you-go account, pre-pay account (auto top-up, up to 20% discount), cash at Payzone stores, by post, by phone 0300 300 0120 (8am to 8pm every day). Free-flow: no barriers or booths; cameras read the number plate.
Penalty for late or missed payment
70GBP
35GBP
Penalty Charge Notice of £70 if the charge is not paid by midnight the day after crossing, in addition to paying the original crossing charge; reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days; must be paid within 28 days of receiving the PCN, after which it increases to £105.
Discounts
- Pre-pay account: cars £2.80 instead of £3.50, 2-axle £3.60 instead of £4.20, vehicles with more than 2 axles £7.20 instead of £8.40 (up to 20% off).
- Local Resident Discount Scheme for council tax payers in Dartford Borough or Thurrock: £25 a year unlimited crossings, or £12.50 a year for 50 crossings plus £6.25 per extra 25 crossings, never more than £25 in a year; residency re-verified every 2 years with V5C and two proofs of address; apply via GOV.UK not the councils.
Exemptions
- Motorcycles, mopeds and quad bikes (Class A) are free.
- Vehicles with free UK vehicle tax because of disability (disabled taxation class), checked automatically.
- No charge for any vehicle between 10pm and 6am.
History
Free-flow Dart Charge launched at 6am on Sunday 30 November 2014; work to remove payment booths began at launch. Prices changed on 1 September 2025 under SI 2025/853.
Common questions
- Dartford crossing charge?
- Charged 6am to 10pm every day including weekends and bank holidays; free 10pm to 6am. Current prices in force since 1 September 2025 and still. For a car, £2.80 to £3.50 per crossing for a car.
- Dart charge?
- Charged 6am to 10pm every day including weekends and bank holidays; free 10pm to 6am. Current prices in force since 1 September 2025 and still. For a car, £2.80 to £3.50 per crossing for a car.
- Pay dartford crossing?
- Pay in advance or by midnight the day after crossing. If you pay for a future crossing, your payment is valid for 12 months and is used automatically when you next cross. Online at GOV.UK (one-off), pay-as-you-go account, pre-pay account (auto top-up, up to 20% discount), cash at Payzone stores, by post, by phone 0300 300 0120 (8am to 8pm every day). Free-flow: no barriers or booths; cameras read the number plate.
- Dartford crossing price 2026?
- Charged 6am to 10pm every day including weekends and bank holidays; free 10pm to 6am. Current prices in force since 1 September 2025 and still. For a car, £2.80 to £3.50 per crossing for a car.
- Dartford toll?
- Charged 6am to 10pm every day including weekends and bank holidays; free 10pm to 6am. Current prices in force since 1 September 2025 and still. For a car, £2.80 to £3.50 per crossing for a car.
- Dart charge pay online?
- Pay in advance or by midnight the day after crossing. If you pay for a future crossing, your payment is valid for 12 months and is used automatically when you next cross. Online at GOV.UK (one-off), pay-as-you-go account, pre-pay account (auto top-up, up to 20% discount), cash at Payzone stores, by post, by phone 0300 300 0120 (8am to 8pm every day). Free-flow: no barriers or booths; cameras read the number plate.