Driving charges · Toll bridge
Dunham Bridge
A57 over the River Trent between Dunham-on-Trent (Nottinghamshire) and Newton-on-Trent (Lincolnshire)
✓ Checked 28 September 2026
Who pays
Drivers of motor vehicles on each crossing
When it applies
Always, except free passage on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
How much
| Vehicle | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Car or small van | £0.70 | Including VAT. Discount card for cars costs £20 (statutory maximum with the pre-paid card is 38p excluding VAT, until 31 July 2028). |
| Larger van, motorhome, or car/van with trailer | £1.50 | Including VAT. Pre-paid van card £30. |
| Lorry, tanker or coach (6+ wheels) | £4.00 | Including VAT. Pre-paid lorry card £60. |
| Agricultural or construction vehicle | £2.00 | Including VAT. |
Discounts and exemptions
- Pre-paid cards: car discount card £20, van card £30, lorry card £60 (single cards sold at the booths; multiple cards via the bridge office)
- Free on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
How to pay
Stop and pay at the toll booth by cash or card, or use a pre-paid card.
Payment deadline
Pay at the booth
If you don't pay
Good to know
Motorbikes are not listed on the operator's price board. Tolls rose on 1 August 2026 (Dunham Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026); cars went from 50p to 70p. Weight limit 44 tonnes.
Pay only on the official site linked above. Look-alike sites charge extra fees. This page is general information, not advice. Always check the official page before you travel.
Sources: www.dunhambridge.co.uk/Home · www.dunhambridge.co.uk/Tolls · www.dunhambridge.co.uk/PrePaid · www.dunhambridge.co.uk/images/toll-prices-2026.png?id=310720 · www.dunhambridge.co.uk/Downloads/dunham-bridge-toll-increase