Toll Change from 1st May 2024In January 2024, the North East Joint Transport Committee (JTC), Tyne and Wear Sub Committee confirmed that the Tyne Tunnels toll will be increasing to £2.40 for Class 2 vehicles and £4.80 for Class 3 vehicles. Pre-Paid Account holders will continue to receive a 10% discount on their journey, making the new toll for account holders £2.16 (Class 2) and £4.32 (Class 3).
Learn moreA toll is due each time you travel through. If you travel north and south, a toll is due for two passages. A passage covers one direction of travel only.
| Vehicle | Cost per Passage | 10% discount Pre-Paid Account |
|---|---|---|
| Motorbike, Exempt Account Holder |
Free | N/A |
| Car, Van or Bus less than 3.5 tonnes |
£2.20 | £1.98 |
| LGV, Van or Bus over 3.5 tonnes |
£4.40 | £3.96 |
*all tolls & charges are exempt from VAT
See our “Plan your Visit” page here to learn how to use the Tunnels.
You have until midnight the day after you use the Tyne Tunnel(s) to pay your toll. Failure to pay your toll may result in the issue of an Unpaid Toll Charge Notice.
You can pay online or via our app, as well as our automated telephone payment line on 0191 574 0030 or at a PayPoint retailer.
We can NOT accept payment via cash or cheque. Cash payments can be made at a PayPoint retailer.
Please be aware we do not accept American Express as a card payment.
A Pre-Paid account is the most efficient way of paying for your journey as the cost is deducted from your credit.
✔ Receive 10% discount per passage
✔ Pay for passages already made within the payment window
✔ Pay for future passages
✔ Email reminders when you have a low balance
✔ Auto Top-up when your account reaches a nominated balance amount
✔ Manage multiple vehicles on your account
Sign up for a Pre-Paid account here.
Learn more about how a Unpaid Toll Charge Notice (UTCN) works here.
Click here to find out more about our appeals process.
Click here to find out more about our complaints process.
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