Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge
£4.20 per crossing (car, pay as you go). There's no barrier and nowhere to pay at the crossing, so you have to pay online, by phone or in a shop, by midnight on the third day after your journey. Here's how, and what it costs if you forget.
When do I have to pay by?
Pay on the official Blackwall and Silvertown site
We don't take payments. That link goes to Transport for London's own page.
The charge
| Vehicle | Auto Pay off-peak | Auto Pay peak | Online, app or phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles, mopeds and motor tricycles | £1.55 | £2.60 | £2.60 |
| Cars and small vans | £1.55 | £4.20 | £4.20 |
| Large vans | £2.60 | £6.80 | £6.80 |
| Heavy goods vehicles | £5.25 | £10.50 | £10.50 |
The cheap off-peak rate is only for drivers registered with TfL's Auto Pay. Peak times are weekdays 6am to 10am northbound and 4pm to 7pm southbound. If you pay online, in the TfL app or by phone, you pay the peak rate at all times. Charges rose on 21 September 2026.
When it applies: 6am to 10pm, 7 days a week, in both directions, including bank holidays except Christmas Day. There's no charge overnight from 10pm to 6am.
How to pay Pay by midnight on the third day after your journey
- Auto Pay (TfL's London Road User Charging account): direct debit or card, billed monthly, with the lower off-peak rate and no fines for non-payment while the vehicle is registered
- Online, or in TfL's 'Pay to drive in London' app, at the peak rate
- By phone: 0343 222 2222 (international +44 343 222 2222), at the peak rate
- There are no barriers or tollbooths, and you can't pay at the tunnels
Can you pay in advance? Yes: pay in advance or afterwards, by midnight on the third day after your journey.
Forgot to pay?
| Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| Penalty Charge Notice | £180 |
| Paid within 14 days | £90 |
| Charge certificate (not paid in time) | £270 |
You have 28 days to pay a PCN. View, pay or challenge it online or in the TfL app. Enforcement enquiries: 0343 222 3333.
Notices go to the registered keeper of the vehicle, so if you borrowed or hired a car, the letter goes to the owner or hire company first.
Who doesn't pay, and discounts
- Emergency service vehicles, TfL licensed taxis, and DVLA-registered minibuses, buses and coaches: no charge
- Blue Badge holders who register with TfL: 100% discount, after a £10 registration fee (covers up to two vehicles)
- Overnight, 10pm to 6am: no charge
Drivers living in 12 east London boroughs or the City of London who get certain benefits can get a 50% discount. Small businesses, sole traders and charities in Greenwich, Newham or Tower Hamlets can get £1 off the off-peak charge for up to 3 vehicles. Patients travelling to NHS appointments may be able to claim the charge back.
Questions
How much is the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge?
£4.20 per crossing (car, pay as you go). The cheap off-peak rate is only for drivers registered with TfL's Auto Pay. Peak times are weekdays 6am to 10am northbound and 4pm to 7pm southbound. If you pay online, in the TfL app or by phone, you pay the peak rate at all times. Charges rose on 21 September 2026.
How do I pay the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge?
Auto Pay (TfL's London Road User Charging account): direct debit or card, billed monthly, with the lower off-peak rate and no fines for non-payment while the vehicle is registered; Online, or in TfL's 'Pay to drive in London' app, at the peak rate; By phone: 0343 222 2222 (international +44 343 222 2222), at the peak rate. You must pay by midnight on the third day after your journey.
What is the deadline to pay the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge?
By midnight on the third day after your journey. Yes: pay in advance or afterwards, by midnight on the third day after your journey.
What happens if I don't pay the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge?
Penalty Charge Notice: £180; Paid within 14 days: £90; Charge certificate (not paid in time): £270. You have 28 days to pay a PCN. View, pay or challenge it online or in the TfL app. Enforcement enquiries: 0343 222 3333.
Who doesn't have to pay the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge?
Emergency service vehicles, TfL licensed taxis, and DVLA-registered minibuses, buses and coaches: no charge; Blue Badge holders who register with TfL: 100% discount, after a £10 registration fee (covers up to two vehicles); Overnight, 10pm to 6am: no charge.
Is there a discount on the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge?
Drivers living in 12 east London boroughs or the City of London who get certain benefits can get a 50% discount. Small businesses, sole traders and charities in Greenwich, Newham or Tower Hamlets can get £1 off the off-peak charge for up to 3 vehicles. Patients travelling to NHS appointments may be able to claim the charge back.
Sources
- TfL: Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge
- TfL: Paying the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge
- TfL: Penalty charges for Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels
- TfL: Discounts and exemptions for the Congestion Charge and Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels
Run by Transport for London. Checked on the operator's own website on 16 October 2026. Charges change, so check the official site before you travel. Spotted a change? Email hello@airportdropoff.co.uk.
Going to the airport?
Drop-off and pick-up charges at airports in the area, from each airport's own website.