Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee Bridge toll
£2.40 per one-way trip (car, unregistered). There's no barrier and nowhere to pay at the crossing, so you have to pay online, by phone or in a shop, by 11.59pm the 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 Mersey Gateway site
We don't take payments. That link goes to merseyflow's own page.
The charge
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Unregistered (pay online in advance or by 11.59pm the next day) | £2.40 |
| Video plan account (£5 one-off registration) | £2.30 |
| Pre-pay sticker account (£5 one-off registration) | £2.15 |
| Monthly pass: unlimited travel, 24 hours on both bridges | £110 a month |
| Monthly pass: off-peak | £75 a month |
Prices for other vehicles depend on the vehicle class; use merseyflow's calculator. Toll charges rose by 20% on 1 April 2025.
When it applies: Charged on both bridges. Monthly off-peak passes cover 10am to 4pm and 7pm to 7am on weekdays, and all day at weekends and on public holidays.
How to pay Pay by 11.59pm the day after your journey
- Online at merseyflow.co.uk, in advance or by 11.59pm the day after you cross (full unregistered price)
- With a merseyflow account (video plan or pre-pay sticker plan) for a discount
- By phone or at merseyflow's walk-in centre
Can you pay in advance? Yes. You can pay in advance online.
Forgot to pay?
| Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| Penalty Charge Notice | from £25 plus the toll, rising if not paid promptly |
| Still unpaid after 42 days | registered as a county court debt, plus £11 court fee per PCN |
| 21 days after that | passed to enforcement agents |
merseyflow says the penalty works on a sliding scale, starting at £25 plus the original toll. Pay a PCN online at merseyflow.co.uk.
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
- Blue Badge holders: £5 one-off registration, then unlimited trips at no extra charge
- Eligible Halton residents: £12 a year (£10 with auto renewal and auto payment) for unlimited personal trips
Anyone can save with a pre-pay sticker account (£2.15 a trip for a car) after a £5 one-off fee. Frequent drivers can cap costs with a monthly pass.
Questions
How much is the Mersey Gateway toll?
£2.40 per one-way trip (car, unregistered). Prices for other vehicles depend on the vehicle class; use merseyflow's calculator. Toll charges rose by 20% on 1 April 2025.
How do I pay the Mersey Gateway toll?
Online at merseyflow.co.uk, in advance or by 11.59pm the day after you cross (full unregistered price); With a merseyflow account (video plan or pre-pay sticker plan) for a discount; By phone or at merseyflow's walk-in centre. You must pay by 11.59pm the day after your journey.
What is the deadline to pay the Mersey Gateway toll?
By 11.59pm the day after your journey. Yes. You can pay in advance online.
What happens if I don't pay the Mersey Gateway toll?
Penalty Charge Notice: from £25 plus the toll, rising if not paid promptly; Still unpaid after 42 days: registered as a county court debt, plus £11 court fee per PCN; 21 days after that: passed to enforcement agents. merseyflow says the penalty works on a sliding scale, starting at £25 plus the original toll. Pay a PCN online at merseyflow.co.uk.
Who doesn't have to pay the Mersey Gateway toll?
Blue Badge holders: £5 one-off registration, then unlimited trips at no extra charge; Eligible Halton residents: £12 a year (£10 with auto renewal and auto payment) for unlimited personal trips.
Is there a discount on the Mersey Gateway toll?
Anyone can save with a pre-pay sticker account (£2.15 a trip for a car) after a £5 one-off fee. Frequent drivers can cap costs with a monthly pass.
Sources
- merseyflow: Toll charges
- merseyflow: Frequently asked questions
- merseyflow: Penalty charges and debt recovery
Run by merseyflow, for Halton Borough Council. 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.