The Tamar Bridge is a key crossing between Saltash in Cornwall and Plymouth in Devon, carrying tens of thousands of vehicles each day.
Whether you’re commuting, towing, or travelling through the region, understanding the current tolls and charging rules helps you plan your trip with no surprises.
Tamar Bridge Payment
The Tamar Bridge toll is one-way only. You only pay when travelling eastbound – that is when you are travelling from Saltash (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon).
When travelling via Westbound, this is free.
If you are travelling via a pedal bike, and/or mobility scooter you will not be charged.
How To Pay Tamar Bridge Toll
- Card on the bridge (contactless accepted).
- TamarTag (pre-pay account) – gives ~50% discount on standard vehicle classes.
- Cash is no longer advertised; assume card/TamarTag as default.
- Queries: Bridge Office 01752 361577.
Tamar Bridge toll prices
| Vehicle class
| Cash/Card (single)
| TamarTag (single)
| Trailer surcharge*
|
|---|
| Motorcycles
| Free
| Free
| Free
|
| Cars & vans (MGW ≤ 3.5t, 2 axles)
| £3.00
| £1.50
| +£3.00 (Card) / +£1.50 (Tag)
|
| Heavy vehicles (MGW > 3.5t, 2 axles)
| £7.30
| £3.65
| +£7.30 / +£3.65
|
| Heavy vehicles (3 axles)
| £12.00
| £6.00
| +£12.00 / +£6.00
|
| Heavy vehicles (4+ axles)
| £16.50
| £8.25
| +£16.50 / +£8.25
|
* Trailers attract a toll matching that of the towing vehicle (i.e., the same amount again).
Quad bikes, trikes and motorcycles with a sidecar are charged as a car.
Payment for Abnormal Loads On The Tamar Bridge
These are charged in both directions. The rules include:
- Exclusive use of one lane: £50
- Two lanes: £100
- More than two lanes: £150
Tamar Bridge Practical Tips
You only pay eastbound on the bridge. Whilst it’s worth remembering for riders that motorcycles are free on the Tamar Bridge. This is different on the Torpoint Ferry.
TamarTag is a quick and easy way to travel on the bridge. This opens the barrier automatically and halves most car/HGV tolls. It is a good option for commuters and fleets.
Don’t forget the trailer doubles your toll (same class as the towing vehicle).
For those looking for a receipt, card payments can provide a receipt. TamarTag customers get statements via their account.
Torpoint Ferry
If you are looking for alternatives to the Tamar Brige, there is always the Torpoint Ferry. The key differences between the two include the following:
- Cars/vans: Same headline tolls as the bridge (eastbound only).
- Motorcycles: £1.00 westbound on the ferry; free on the bridge.
- Trailers: Same “vehicle-matching” rule as the bridge.
- Abnormal loads: £50 per crossing (plus £10 per occupied lane) and charged both directions.
