Charges for using the Silvertown Tunnel will apply every day from 06:00 to 22:00 (except Christmas Day)

• Peak hours:
  • Northbound: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 10:00
  • Southbound: Monday to Friday, 16:00 – 19:00
• Off-peak hours:
  • All other times between 06:00 and 22:00, outside of peak periods
  • No charge applies overnight between 22:00 and 06:00
    

While specific rates are subject to confirmation, proposed charges are as follows:​

• Cars and Small Vans:
  • Peak (Monday to Friday, 06:00-10:00 northbound; 16:00-19:00 southbound): £4.00
  • Off-Peak: £1.50 (only available with Auto Pay)
• Motorcycles:
  • Peak: £2.50
  • Off-Peak: £1.50 (only available with Auto Pay)
• Large Vans:
  • Peak: £6.50
  • Off-Peak: £2.50 (only available with with Auto Pay)
• Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs):
  • Peak: £10.00
  • Off-Peak: £5.00 (only available with Auto Pay)

If you don’t pay the toll charge by midnight on the third day after you use the tunnel – or forget to pay entirely – you’ll get a fine of £180, reduced to £90 if you pay within 14 days.

Exemptions:

• Taxis
• Blue Badge holders
• Wheelchair-accessible and 'Zero-Emission Capable' private hire vehicles licensed by TfL
• NHS staff and patients eligible through the NHS reimbursement scheme
• Accredited breakdown/recovery vehicles

Discounts:

• 50% discount for low-income drivers in 12 east and southeast London boroughs and the City of London
• £1 discount on the standard off-peak charge for at least one year for small businesses, sole traders, and charities registered in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Greenwich
  

The 1.4 km twin-bore tunnel connects Silvertown Way/Lower Lea Crossing (A1026) on the north side with the Blackwall Tunnel Approach (A102) on the south side, aligning similarly to the London cable car route.

Roads approaching the tunnels will be clearly sign-posted, but there's no payment barrier or booth, so you'll need to be aware that you've used the crossing, and it's then your responsibility to pay the toll charge.

When the charge goes live on 7th April 2025, you'll be able to pay the Silvertown Tunnel charge speedily on Caura. Simply download the app and pay without any extra fees. You can also activate Caura AutoPay and we'll automatically charge your card anytime you drive into the tunnel.