Tamar Bridge Toll

The Tamar Bridge is a key crossing between Saltash in Cornwall and Plymouth in Devon, carrying tens of thousands of vehicles each day.

Whether you’re commuting, towing, or travelling through the region, understanding the current tolls and charging rules helps you plan your trip with no surprises.

Tamar Bridge Payment

The Tamar Bridge toll is one-way only. You only pay when travelling eastbound – that is when you are travelling from Saltash (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon).

When travelling via Westbound, this is free.

If you are travelling via a pedal bike, and/or mobility scooter you will not be charged.

How To Pay Tamar Bridge Toll

• Card on the bridge (contactless accepted, including Apple Pay and Google Pay where your bank card supports mobile payments).
• TamarTag (pre-pay account) – gives ~50% discount on standard vehicle classes.
• Cash is not accepted at the bridge; the toll booths take card and TamarTag only.
• Queries: Bridge Office 01752 361577.

Payment is checked in person at the toll booth, not by camera. The operator doesn’t have an ANPR (number-plate camera) system in place yet – “Open Road Tolling” using ANPR is a longer-term option the Joint Committee is still investigating, not something in operation on the bridge today.

Setting Up A TamarTag Account

TamarTag is the electronic tolling system for the bridge and the Torpoint Ferry, and it’s the easiest way to get the ~50% discount on standard vehicle classes.

• Apply online via the Tamar Crossings website, or complete a paper application form at the Bridge or Ferry office.
• Once your application is processed you’ll be given an account number and password so you can log in and manage your balance online.
• Top up online, by phone (01752 361577), in person at the Bridge or Ferry office, or set up a direct debit for automatic top-ups when your balance runs low.
• A small monthly account admin fee applies (currently £0.80) – a proposed rise to £2.00 is going through council approval for 2026, covered below.
• Accounts are open to any UK driver – personal and company accounts are both available, and you don’t need to live in Cornwall or Plymouth to apply.

The saving adds up quickly for regular commuters: crossing eastbound five days a week costs £15.00 on card, versus £7.50 with TamarTag – a saving of around £390 a year before any admin fee.

Operating Hours & Contact

The bridge itself is open to traffic 24 hours a day. The Tamar Bridge Office, which handles payments, TamarTag queries and applications by phone or in person, is staffed Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (01752 361577).

There isn’t a dedicated Tamar Bridge app, and the crossing isn’t part of the RingGo parking network – payment is by contactless card at the booth, a TamarTag account managed online, or the operator’s own online portal for settling a late toll (see below). This is all handled directly through the Tamar Crossings website rather than gov.uk, which doesn’t cover this crossing.