The Dartford Crossing currently costs £3.50 per crossing for a car in 2026 during charging hours, with discounts if you use a pre-pay Dart Charge account or are a local resident.

Current Dartford Crossing charges (2026)

For standard vehicles, per crossing (not per day):

  • Cars and small vehicles: £3.50.
  • Cars with pre-pay Dart Charge account: £2.80.
  • Vans / 2-axle goods vehicles: £4.20 (around £3.60 with pre-pay).
  • HGVs (3+ axles): £8.40 (around £7.20 with pre-pay).
  • Motorcycles: Free.

You pay per crossing (northbound or southbound) if you travel during the chargeable period.

Discounts and local deals

  • Pre-pay Dart Charge account:
    • Gives up to about a 22% discount (e.g. car £2.80 instead of £3.50).
  • Local residents (Dartford / Thurrock):
    • Can get heavily discounted annual passes, for example £25 per year for unlimited crossings (exact schemes and prices can vary over time).

When you have to pay

  • The Dartford Crossing uses free-flow (no toll booths) , so you must pay online, by phone, or via account by the deadline after you cross, or you risk a penalty charge.
  • Each crossing during chargeable hours needs payment; multiple same-day crossings are charged separately.

Quick forum-style note

People often get caught out because there are no barriers and assume it’s free now, then discover penalty notices weeks later. Always check if you crossed during charging times and pay promptly.

TL;DR: For “how much is Dartford Crossing” in 2026, think £3.50 per car per crossing , less if you set up a Dart Charge pre-pay account, more for vans and HGVs, free for motorbikes.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.