Dartford Crossing charge will rise next week – here is how much drivers have to pay

Drivers will soon have to pay more when using the Dartford Crossing between Essex and Kent as the Dart Charge goes up.

Commuters travelling on the A282 will have to dish out £1 more each time they use the Dartford Crossing from Monday.

From September 1, the Dartford Crossing charge will increase from £2.50 to £3.50 for cars, minibuses and motorhomes, while coaches, buses and vans will be charged £4.20 instead of the previous price of £3.

The Dartford Crossing charge for lorries and large vehicles with more than two axles will increase from £6 to £8.40. Motorbikes and mopeds can continue to cross for free. People who are exempt from vehicle tax because of a disability don’t need to pay the Dart Charge.

Residents have been able to cross as many times as they want for £20 a year, but that