UK road tolls
Whitchurch Bridge
Charges by vehicle class
| Vehicle class | Price | Payment method or tariff | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle not exceeding 3.5 tonnes maximum gross weight (cars, vans) | £0.60 GBP per crossing (statutory maximum) | Bridge Card | Cash toll. Village website reports the same 60p cash toll and a Bridge Card rate of 45p (raised from 42.5p in September 2023); not verified on an operator page. | The National Archives, UK legislation and statutory instrument (as of 7 September 2026) |
| Vehicle exceeding 3.5 tonnes maximum gross weight | £4.00 GBP per crossing (statutory maximum) | Standard tariff | Environmental weight limit of 7.5 tonnes on the bridge and the B471. Books of pre-paid tickets reported for heavier vehicles. | The National Archives, UK legislation and statutory instrument (as of 7 September 2026) |
| Motorcycles, pedestrians, cyclists | not published | Standard tariff | Reported as free on the village website; the 2015 Order does not list a separate motorcycle class. Not verifiable on an operator page. | The named bridge operator, Whitchurch Bridge tariff and travel information (as of 7 September 2026) |
How and when to pay
- Paid at the toll house at the time of crossing during collection hours; no post-payment window.
- Cash at the toll house; Bridge Card pre-payment scheme (vehicles up to 3.5t) and pre-paid ticket books (over 3.5t) reported by the village site; card acceptance not confirmed.
Penalty for late or missed payment
not published
not published
Attended toll house; no penalty scheme published.
Discounts
- Bridge Card pre-payment: reported 45p per crossing for vehicles up to 3.5t (village website, unverified)
Exemptions
- Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists reported free (village website, unverified on operator page)
History
Toll bridge since 1792 under Acts of 1792 and 1988; rebuilt 1853, 1902 and 2013-14. Tolls revised by orders in 2009 and 2015 (car 60p). Company acquired by General Estates Company Ltd in 2019; Bridge Card rate reportedly raised to 45p in September 2023.
Common questions
- Whitchurch bridge toll?
- Tolled for motor vehicles. Statutory maxima set by the Whitchurch Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2015 (in force 30 July 2015). The operator's. For a car, £0.60 per crossing for a car.
- Whitchurch toll bridge pangbourne?
- Tolled for motor vehicles. Statutory maxima set by the Whitchurch Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2015 (in force 30 July 2015). The operator's. For a car, £0.60 per crossing for a car.
- Pangbourne toll bridge price?
- Tolled for motor vehicles. Statutory maxima set by the Whitchurch Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2015 (in force 30 July 2015). The operator's. For a car, £0.60 per crossing for a car.
- Whitchurch bridge toll charges?
- Tolled for motor vehicles. Statutory maxima set by the Whitchurch Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2015 (in force 30 July 2015). The operator's. For a car, £0.60 per crossing for a car.
- Whitchurch on thames toll bridge?
- Tolled for motor vehicles. Statutory maxima set by the Whitchurch Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2015 (in force 30 July 2015). The operator's. For a car, £0.60 per crossing for a car.
- Pangbourne bridge toll?
- Tolled for motor vehicles. Statutory maxima set by the Whitchurch Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2015 (in force 30 July 2015). The operator's. For a car, £0.60 per crossing for a car.