London Tunnel Charges 2026
Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels now charge. Rotherhithe is FREE. Live charge status, full price table, and peak hours.
| Tunnel | Charged? | Charge Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvertown Tunnel | Yes — per crossing | 06:00–22:00 | Opened 2025. Peak/off-peak rates apply on Auto Pay |
| Blackwall Tunnel | Yes — per crossing | 06:00–22:00 | Both northbound and southbound bores are charged |
| Rotherhithe Tunnel | Free | N/A | No charge. Height/width restrictions apply |
| Limehouse Link | Free | N/A | Not a Thames crossing — Tower Hamlets underpass only |
All charges are per tunnel crossing. Each direction counts as a separate crossing.
| Vehicle Type | Auto Pay Off-Peak | Auto Pay Peak (Mon–Fri) | Pay Online / Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles, mopeds, motor tricycles | £1.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 |
| Cars and small vans | £1.50 | £4.00 | £4.00 |
| Large vans | £2.50 | £6.50 | £6.50 |
| Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) | £5.00 | £10.00 | £10.00 |
Yes — Rotherhithe Tunnel is completely free. There is no charge, toll or fee to use it. Unlike Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels, Rotherhithe has never been a charged crossing and remains free in 2026. The only restrictions are a 2.0m width limit and 4.0m height limit — vehicles wider than 2 metres must divert to Tower Bridge, London Bridge or Blackwall Tunnel.
No — Limehouse Link is free. It is not a Thames crossing; it runs entirely under Tower Hamlets connecting Limehouse with the Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf. There is no toll or charge.
No. Blackwall Tunnel charges on bank holidays (06:00–22:00) at the off-peak rate — meaning with Auto Pay you pay £1.50 regardless of time of day. Peak rates only apply Monday to Friday, so bank holidays are always the cheaper off-peak rate with Auto Pay.
Blackwall Tunnel is free between 22:00 and 06:00 every day. From 06:00 to 22:00, a charge applies. The only day with no charge at all is Christmas Day (25 December).