Pay the Dartford Crossing charge in minutes

For the Dartford Tunnel and the Dartford bridge (Queen Elizabeth II Bridge). For UK and foreign number plates – enter your vehicle and number of crossings, review the price and pay.

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Pay by midnight the day after you cross, or you may get a £70 penalty charge notice.

What you need to know

  • There are no toll booths at the Dartford Crossing – you can't pay at the crossing.
  • One charge covers the Dartford Crossing: the Dartford Tunnel northbound and the Dartford bridge (Queen Elizabeth II Bridge) southbound, the same price in both directions.
  • You need to pay for crossings between 6am and 10pm (UK time). Crossing between 10pm and 6am is free.
  • The deadline is midnight the day after you cross.
  • A return trip is 2 crossings.
  • The charge applies to foreign number plates too.

How it works

  1. Step 1Enter your vehicleCountry, registration number and vehicle type.
  2. Step 2Choose your crossingsPast or future, and how many.
  3. Step 3Check and payReview the price and get your confirmation by email.

Frequently asked questions

Are you the official website?

No. We are an independent intermediary payment service, not affiliated with Dart Charge or National Highways.

When do I have to pay?

Between 6am and 10pm. Crossing between 10pm and 6am is free.

What is the deadline?

Midnight the day after you cross.

Is the Dartford Tunnel or the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge charged separately?

No. The Dartford Crossing is made up of the Dartford Tunnel (northbound) and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge (southbound). The bridge is often called the Dartford bridge. It is one charge, the same price in both directions – you only tell us how many times you cross. A return trip (once through the tunnel, once over the bridge) is 2 crossings.

Do foreign vehicles have to pay?

Yes. Cameras record foreign number plates too.

What if I don't pay?

You may receive a £70 penalty charge notice (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days) plus the charge.

Is a return trip one crossing?

No, a return trip is 2 crossings.

I have a rental car. Do I need to pay?

Check your rental agreement. Some companies (e.g. Avis UK) pay for you.

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