UK road tolls
Dunham Bridge
Charges by vehicle class
| Vehicle class | Price | Payment method or tariff | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars (and small vans under 509kg carrying capacity, minibuses up to 16 seats) | £0.70 GBP per crossing (incl VAT) | Cash | Cash or card at the booth. Pre-paid discount card for cars costs £20 (statutory maximum pre-paid rate 38p ex VAT, scheme runs to 31 July 2028). | The named bridge operator, Dunham Bridge tariff and travel information (as of 7 September 2026) |
| Vans and light goods over 509kg carrying capacity, motor caravans, car towing a trailer | £1.50 GBP per crossing (incl VAT) | Standard tariff | Pre-paid card for the £1.50 category costs £30. | The named bridge operator, Dunham Bridge tariff and travel information (as of 7 September 2026) |
| Lorries, tankers, articulated HGVs (6 wheels or more), buses and coaches | £4.00 GBP per crossing (incl VAT) | Standard tariff | Pre-paid card for the £4 category costs £60. Maximum 44 tonnes. | The named bridge operator, Dunham Bridge tariff and travel information (as of 7 September 2026) |
| Agricultural and construction vehicles | £2.00 GBP per crossing (incl VAT) | Standard tariff | Statutory maximum £1.67 ex VAT. | The named bridge operator, Dunham Bridge tariff and travel information (as of 7 September 2026) |
| Motorcycles | not published | Standard tariff | Not listed on the 2026 toll board or in the 2026 Order schedule; the revoked 2023 Order listed motorcycles and tri-cars as nil. Confirm at the booth. | The National Archives, UK legislation and statutory instrument (as of 7 September 2026) |
How and when to pay
- Paid at the toll booth at the time of crossing ("stop at toll booth"); no post-payment window.
- Cash and card at the booths; Dunham Bridge Company pre-paid discount cards (cars £20, vans £30, lorries £60), single cards sold at booths, multiples via the bridge office.
Penalty for late or missed payment
not published
not published
Barrier-controlled; no penalty charge scheme published. £10 admin fee for lost pre-paid cards.
Discounts
- Pre-paid discount cards: cars £20, vans £30, lorries £60 (per-crossing rate not printed; car pre-paid statutory max 38p ex VAT)
- Free passage on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Exemptions
- Christmas Day and Boxing Day free for all
- No Blue Badge, EV or emergency-vehicle exemption is published on the site
History
Toll bridge authorised by the Dunham Bridge Acts (1830s) and Dunham Bridge (Amendment) Act 1994; tolls revised by orders in 2013, 2023 (car 50p from 1 July 2023) and 2026 (car 70p, van £1.50, lorry £4 from 1 August 2026).
Common questions
- Dunham bridge toll?
- Tolled in both directions at toll booths. New tolls from 1 August 2026 under the Dunham Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026 (SI 2026/806, made. For a car, £0.70 to £1.50 per crossing for a car.
- Dunham bridge toll price?
- Tolled in both directions at toll booths. New tolls from 1 August 2026 under the Dunham Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026 (SI 2026/806, made. For a car, £0.70 to £1.50 per crossing for a car.
- A57 dunham bridge toll?
- Tolled in both directions at toll booths. New tolls from 1 August 2026 under the Dunham Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026 (SI 2026/806, made. For a car, £0.70 to £1.50 per crossing for a car.
- Dunham toll bridge charges 2026?
- Tolled in both directions at toll booths. New tolls from 1 August 2026 under the Dunham Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026 (SI 2026/806, made. For a car, £0.70 to £1.50 per crossing for a car.
- Dunham bridge toll increase?
- Tolled in both directions at toll booths. New tolls from 1 August 2026 under the Dunham Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026 (SI 2026/806, made. For a car, £0.70 to £1.50 per crossing for a car.
- Dunham bridge prepaid card?
- Paid at the toll booth at the time of crossing ("stop at toll booth"); no post-payment window. Cash and card at the booths; Dunham Bridge Company pre-paid discount cards (cars £20, vans £30, lorries £60), single cards sold at booths, multiples via the bridge office.