Is Tamar Bridge still free?
William Burgess
Updated on March 13, 2026
Is Tamar Bridge still free?
Tolls are only payable when travelling eastbound from Saltash to Plymouth. There is no charge for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycles.
How much is the Saltash Bridge?
The toll for the Tamar Bridge is payable one way, on the trip from Saltash (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon)….Tamar Bridge toll charges.
| Vehicle Type | Cash Toll Charge | TamarTag Toll Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles | Free | Free |
| Cars, Caravans, Motorhomes (weighing under 3.5 tonnes) | £2.00 | £1.00 |
Is Torpoint Ferry free?
Torpoint Ferry Pedestrians and cyclists are free. Timetable and prices are available on the Tamar Crossings website.
How do I pay the toll on the Tamar Bridge?
Call us on 01752 361577 and top-up by using either credit or debit card. To our Customer Services Centres at Tamar Bridge or Torpoint Ferry during office hours and pay by card, cash or cheque.
How much is the toll on Tamar Bridge?
Tamar Bridge Tolls
| Vehicle Type | Toll Payable (Single vehicle) |
|---|---|
| Motorcycles | Free |
| MGW under 3.5 tonnes (2 axles) | £2.00 Cash £1.00 TamarTag |
| MGW over 3.5 tonnes (2 axles) | £4.90 Cash £2.45 TamarTag |
| MGW over 3.5 tonnes (3 axles) | £8.00 Cash £4.00 TamarTag |
How much does a Tamar Tag cost?
TamarTag Details In 2014, a monthly administration fee was introduced. A payment of 80p is deducted from all open TamarTag accounts on the last day of each month. All that is required from you is to complete an Application Form, details of which can be found in the Applying for Your TamarTag section.
Do you pay both ways on Tamar Bridge?
Tamar Ferry Tolls The toll aboard the Torpoint Ferry is payable one way, on the trip from Torpoint (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon) except for motorcycles which are tolled from Plymouth (Devon) to Torpoint (Cornwall). There is no charge for pedestrians or pedal cyclists.
Is Tamar Bridge cash only?
If you do not have a tag account you can pay safely by cash. There is now a contactless card system in place at the bridge.
How much does the Tamar Bridge cost?
Can I pay by card on the Tamar Bridge?
We have introduced a contactless card payment system in some lanes at the Tamar Bridge. For those who do not use contactless cards we will be introducing a range of some social distancing measures to enable staff in the toll booths to safely process cash.
Can you use debit card on Tamar Bridge?
The tolls payable at the two crossings and information on our Mobility Scheme and Abnormal Loads are available on the links shown below. Please note that we do not accept credit or debit cards at the Torpoint Ferry for toll payments.
How many cars go over the Tamar Bridge a day?
The Bridge is now carrying over 16 million vehicles a year – over ten times that carried in the early years, and on a busy weekday over 50,000 vehicles use the crossing.
