Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel charges
The new Silvertown Tunnel under the Thames will open on 7 April 2025, linking Silvertown to the Greenwich Peninsula in east London. The new tunnel will help to reduce congestion in and around the Blackwall Tunnel and will allow for better public transport links between both sides of the river.
From 7 April 2025, drivers will need to pay a charge to drive through Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels. This charge will help manage traffic levels across both tunnels, repay costs for building the new Silvertown tunnel and go towards maintenance and operation of the tunnel, as well as funding the increased public transport services available through the tunnels. Charges will apply for each crossing, in both directions, for both tunnels.
To help spread traffic levels more evenly and reduce congestion, a peak charge will apply during the busiest times (6:00 – 10:00 northbound and 16:00 – 19:00- southbound weekdays) . An off-peak charge applies at all other times and during the weekend, and is available to customers registered with Auto Pay. There is no charge to use the tunnel during evenings, from 22.00 to 06.00.
All charges are listed below:
| Charges paid via Auto Pay | Charges paid via other channels | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard off-peak charges | Peak charges Mon–Fri only Northbound 06:00 - 10:00 Southbound 16:00 - 19:00 | At all times | |
| Motorcycle, moped, motor tricycle | £1.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 |
| Car and small van | £1.50 | £4.00 | £4.00 |
| Large van | £2.50 | £6.50 | £6.50 |
| Heavy Goods Vehicles | £5.00 | £10.00 | £10.00 |
| Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for non-payment - £180 (Reduced to £90 if paid within two weeks; maximum one PCN per day) | |||
Buses, coaches and minibuses registered outside of the UK that register with us will not have to pay crossing charges.
To see what you would need to pay for each tunnel crossing, use TfL’s vehicle checker
Carriage of Dangerous goods
Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels are both Category E tunnels under ADR (Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road). This means that the carriage of dangerous goods through either tunnel is prohibited.
More information on the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/silvertown-blackwall-tunnels-charge
Discount registration for vehicles with nine or more seats
Vehicles with nine or more seats are eligible for 100% discount of the Congestion Charge and the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge.
If your vehicle has nine or more seats and is registered outside the UK, you will need to register it with us to get the discount, you'll need to supply certain documents to show you're entitled to the discount.
This online facility is to assist you in registering a vehicle with nine or more seats for the 100% discount from Congestion Charging and The Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels Charge. By selecting a language using the drop down menu, an application form will be produced in the language selected.
Once completed, and the submit button selected, a PDF version will be produced in English, which should be printed, signed and forwarded to TfL Congestion Charging, PO Box 344, Darlington, DL1 9QE, United Kingdom. Please do not forget to enclose copies of the relevant supporting documentation.
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