Tyne Tunnel

Each way charges are as follows:

• £2.60 for cars, vans and buses under 3.5 tonnes
• £5.20 for LGVs, vans and buses over 3.5 tonnes

Cyclists, pedestrians, motorbikes, mopeds and registered disabled vehicles travel free. Pre-Pay account holders receive a 10% discount on these rates.

The Tyne Tunnels are a key route across the Tyne into Newcastle for those living by the coast or using the A19. You can learn more on our Tyne Tunnels page.

The only exemptions are for Blue Badge holders and vehicles that are exempt because of a disability. Apply for an exemption on the Tyne Tunnels website. If you have an exemption, you must stop at an inspection lane each way. If you don’t, you’ll have to pay the toll.

No, cash payments have stopped being accepted. Caura is the quickest way to pay. It’s just two taps.

Yes. You have to pay each time you drive over the crossing. You can pay for a return journey with one single transaction on Caura.

Caura is the fastest way to pay. It takes a second via the app.

Charges apply all day, every day. You need to pay whenever you cross the Tyne Tunnel.

You can view any payments you’ve made by going to the History tab in Caura. Tap on any payment in the list to view more detail. From there, you can even export a receipt to your email.

If you don’t pay the toll charge by midnight the day after you use the tunnel, you’ll be fined £30, plus the original toll fee. If you don’t pay the fine within 14 days, it doubles to £60. If you still don’t pay within 28 days, you’ll face a £100 fine. Tyne Tunnels works with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to send an Unpaid Toll Charge Notice (UTCN) in the post.

• Heading north: after leaving the northbound tunnel, use either lane to carry on along the A19. For the A187, use the right lane, merge through the dashed line lane on the right and follow it to the A187.
• Heading south: as you approach the southbound tunnel, drive straight through in either lane for the A19. For the A185, keep in the left lane inside the tunnel so you don't miss the exit.

Roads approaching the tunnels are clearly signposted. There's no barrier or payment booth, so it's up to you to remember you've used the tunnel and pay the toll.