Driving charges · Toll bridge
Tamar Bridge
A38 over the River Tamar between Saltash (Cornwall) and Plymouth (Devon)
✓ Checked 28 September 2026
Who pays
Drivers travelling eastbound only, from Saltash (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon). Westbound into Cornwall is free. Solo motorbikes are free.
When it applies
Always, on every eastbound crossing
How much
| Vehicle | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solo motorbike | Free | Quad bikes, trikes and motorbikes with sidecars pay the car rate. |
| Car or vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes (2 axles) | £3.00 | £1.50 with TamarTag. Trailer doubles it (£6.00; TamarTag £3.00). |
| 2-axle vehicle over 3.5 tonnes | £7.30 | £3.65 with TamarTag. With trailer £14.60 (TamarTag £7.30). |
| 3-axle vehicle over 3.5 tonnes | £12.00 | £6.00 with TamarTag. With trailer £24.00 (TamarTag £12.00). |
| Vehicle with 4 or more axles | £16.50 | £8.25 with TamarTag. With trailer £33.00 (TamarTag £16.50). |
Discounts and exemptions
- TamarTag: 50% off
- Mobility scheme: an annual allowance of free crossings for pre-registered disabled drivers on higher-rate DLA mobility, equivalent PIP, War Pension mobility supplement, or registered blind
How to pay
Pay at the toll booths on the Saltash side by cash or card, or use a TamarTag account.
Payment deadline
Pay at the booth
If you don't pay
Good to know
Prices match the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry (Revision of Tolls) Order 2025, in force from 28 April 2025. Abnormal loads pay £50–£150 in both directions.
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.tamarcrossings.org.uk/ · www.tamarcrossings.org.uk/prices/tamar-bridge-tolls/ · www.tamarcrossings.org.uk/prices/mobility-scheme/ · www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/457/pdfs/uksi_20250457_en.p