Dartford Crossing Dart Charge Information & Ways To Pay

To reduce congestion the Dartford Crossings operates a remote payment method called Dart Charge. Payment is required for each trip both northbound and southbound. You can pay in advance or until midnight the following day. It is free to use the crossing between 10pm and 6am.

Dartford tunnel Northbound safety system

• The Dartford Crossings operates a Traffic Safety System to ensure over height vehicles don’t enter the smaller west (left) tunnel.
• The safety management cell identifies, stops and turns around vehicles that may pose a safety risk, such as over-sized vehicles or those carrying dangerous loads, before they enter the tunnels. National Highways’ Dartford Crossing: Overheight vehicle extraction video and leaflet   Government – Dartford Tunnel safety leaflet explains how the tunnel traffic safety system operates.
• Drivers carrying hazardous loads should exit at junction 1a and follow signage to the vehicle marshalling area where they can be checked and escorted through the Crossing.
• Drivers who exceed the speed limits, or drive through red lights are liable to receive fines and points on their licence.

Paying the Dart Charge

Setting up a pre-pay account is the cheapest way to pay and you will receive a discount using this option. One-off payments can be made in advance or by midnight the day after crossing.

How to pay the dart charge:

• Set up a pre-pay account.
• Online at Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge).
• Over the phone by calling 0300 300 0120.
• Via a payzone retail outlet.
• By post (in advance only) to Dart Charge Customer Services, PO Box 842, Leeds, LS1 9QF.