How much is the Mersey Gateway toll?
| Car (Class 2) | Per crossing |
|---|---|
| Pay as you go | £2.40 |
| Video-registered account | £2.30 |
| Sticker-registered account | £2.15 |
Prices from 1 April 2025. Vans, HGVs and other vehicle classes pay different rates — check the band for your vehicle on merseyflow.co.uk. You pay for each crossing, so a return trip is two tolls. The nearby Silver Jubilee Bridge is tolled at the same rates — EveryDrive currently detects Mersey Gateway crossings only.
Is the Mersey Gateway toll cheaper at night or at weekends?
No. Merseyflow charges one price per crossing for each vehicle class, with no peak, night-time, weekend or bank holiday rates, so a car paying as you go pays £2.40 whenever it crosses (Merseyflow).
Times of day only matter for Merseyflow’s off-peak monthly pass (£75 a month, cars and small vans), which isn’t valid at weekday peak times (Merseyflow FAQ):
| When | Single crossing (car) | Off-peak pass |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Fri, 7am–10am and 4pm–7pm | £2.40 | Not valid |
| Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm and 7pm–7am | £2.40 | Valid |
| Saturday and Sunday | £2.40 | Valid all day |
| Public holidays | £2.40 | Valid all day |
The payment deadline is the same every day of the week: 11:59pm the day after you cross. Merseyflow gives no extra time for weekends or bank holidays, so a Sunday crossing has to be paid by 11:59pm on Monday.
How to pay Merseyflow
- Pay online at merseyflow.co.uk — up to 12 months in advance, on the day, or by 11:59pm the day after you cross.
- Or open a Merseyflow account so crossings are paid automatically.
- Avoid unofficial payment sites that add a fee.
Halton residents
Households in Halton (Council Tax bands A–F) can join Merseyflow’s Local User Discount Scheme for unlimited free personal crossings. It costs £12 a year, or £10 with auto-renewal and auto-payment, and you must register before you cross.
What if I forget to pay?
Merseyflow sends a £50 penalty charge notice to the registered keeper, plus the unpaid toll. It’s reduced to £25 if you pay it, and the toll, within 14 days, and rises to £75 after 28 days. See forgot to pay Merseyflow?.
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