What is the Blackwall Tunnel charge?
Travelling across east London? The Blackwall Tunnel is a fast route under the Thames. Pay before your journey begins, or turn on AutoPay and the app pays each time you use the tunnel.
What you need to know
You pay per crossing. There are no barriers, so drive straight through and pay on your phone.
From £1.50 per crossing
From £1.50 per crossingOff-peak for cars and small vans with Caura AutoPay. It's £4 at peak times.
6am to 10pm
6am to 10pmEvery day except Christmas Day. Peak hours are 6am to 10am northbound and 4pm to 7pm southbound, Monday to Friday.
£180 fine
£180 fineIf you don't pay by midnight on the third day after you use the tunnel. It's reduced to £90 if you pay within 14 days.
Exemptions
ExemptionsTaxis, Blue Badge holders and accredited recovery vehicles are exempt, as are some TfL-licensed private hire vehicles. Low-income drivers in 12 east and southeast London boroughs and the City of London can get 50% off.
Remember to pay after you cross
Roads approaching the tunnel are clearly signposted. There's no barrier or payment booth, so it's up to you to remember you've used the Blackwall Tunnel and pay the charge.
Blackwall Tunnel FAQs
How much is the Blackwall Tunnel charge?
It depends on your vehicle and when you cross. Prices per crossing are:
- Cars and small vans: £4 peak, £1.50 off-peak
- Motorcycles: £2.50 peak, £1.50 off-peak
- Large vans: £6.50 peak, £2.50 off-peak
- Heavy goods vehicles: £10 peak, £5 off-peak
Off-peak prices are available with Caura AutoPay.
What times do the Blackwall Tunnel charges apply?
Charges apply every day from 6am to 10pm, except Christmas Day. There's no charge overnight between 10pm and 6am.
Peak hours are:
- Northbound: Monday to Friday, 6am to 10am
- Southbound: Monday to Friday, 4pm to 7pm
All other times between 6am and 10pm are off-peak.
Are there any discounts or exemptions?
These are exempt:
- Taxis
- Blue Badge holders
- Wheelchair-accessible and zero-emission capable private hire vehicles licensed by TfL
- NHS staff and patients eligible through the NHS reimbursement scheme
- Accredited breakdown and recovery vehicles
Discounts are available too:
- 50% off for low-income drivers in 12 east and southeast London boroughs and the City of London
- £1 off the standard off-peak charge, for at least one year, for small businesses, sole traders and charities registered in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Greenwich
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The other charges, tolls and car admin you can sort in the Caura app.
