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03 May 2024 16:47
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Ferry 10:57 – There is currently an approximate 30 minute queue at Torpoint. Please plan your journey accordingly.
Formal application to revise tolls is submitted to the Government.![]()
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A formal application to revise tolls on the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry was submitted to the Government yesterday (2 May) by the Crossings’ owners, Plymouth City Council and Cornwall Council. Formal notices of the submission have been published today in local newspapers.![]()
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The request has been made to address the financial shortfall and provide the funding needed to maintain service levels. The Councils had deferred submission for 55 days after approval to give Government time to respond to the letter of Sheryll Murray regarding support for Government funding of the crossings. If funding was forthcoming, delay would have given the parent authorities the ability to amend or not proceed with the toll revisions.![]()
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As there has been no such response from the Government, members of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee have submitted the application to revise tolls to the Secretary of State for Transport.![]()
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If approved by the Secretary of State, the application will mean a cash toll of £3.00 for cars. The discounts for pre-paid crossings using the TamarTag scheme will continue to be 50% of the full toll, resulting in a tag toll for cars and vans of £1.50. Tolls for other vehicles will broadly increase pro rata. The Councils have requested increases are applied on or prior to 1 November 2024.![]()
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The formal notice of application required by Statute has been published in the local press together with information on how to register an objection. All interested parties will have 42 days from the date of publication of notices to lodge objections to the application with the Department for Transport.![]()
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A copy of the application and supporting documentation has been placed on the Joint Committee’s website ![]()
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Printed copies of the application pack are available to view at the Tamar Bridge Office and the Torpoint Ferry Office during normal working hours.![]()
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All objections should be made in writing to Sandra Zamenzadeh, NTCT Casework Manager, National Transport Casework Team Newcastle, Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7AR, or by email to nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk by Friday 14 June 2024 stating the grounds for objection.![]()
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Copies of the objection should also be sent to the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee at tolls@tamarcrossings.org.uk or by post to the Torpoint Ferry Office, 2 Ferry Street, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2AX.![]()
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The Secretary of State for Transport will consider the application and objections before deciding to approve the application, reject it or to hold a public inquiry into the application.![]()
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In the meantime, Members of the Joint Committee will continue to lobby the Government to provide funding for the crossings and work with the local community, business and other stakeholders to shape the future of the Crossings through its Tamar 2050 plan
Ferry 07:52 - The 08:00 ferry service from Torpoint has departed early carrying an emergency blue light vehicle. The next scheduled ferry service will be at 08:15.
Ferry 07:44 - The 07:45 ferry service from Devonport has departed early carrying an emergency blue light vehicle. The next scheduled ferry service from Devonport will be at 08:00.
Ferry 05:45 – Due to a fault we cannot take card payments on some of our services this morning. If you cannot make an alternative payment a debit note will be issued. Call the number provided to pay, and we can make adjustments to admin fees if appropriate. Allow 4 hours for details to be processed
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Plymouth from Bridge Tower
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Saltash from Bridge Tower
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A38 West from Saltash Tunnel
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A38 East from Tamar Bridge Toll Plaza (Plymouth)
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Tamar Bridge Tolls
The toll for the Tamar Bridge is payable one way, on the trip from Saltash (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon).
We accept Card Payments on the Bridge.
Vehicle Type
Toll Payable
(Single vehicle)
Toll Payable
(with trailer)
MotorcyclesFree Free MGW under 3.5 tonnes(2 axles)£2.60 Cash/Card £1.30 TamarTag 5.20 Cash/Card £2.60 TamarTag MGW over 3.5 tonnes(2 axles)£6.30 Cash/Card £3.15 TamarTag £12.60 Cash/Card £6.30 TamarTag MGW over 3.5 tonnes(3 axles)£10.40 Cash/Card £5.20 TamarTag £20.80 Cash/Card £10.40 TamarTag MGW over 3.5 tonnes(4+ axles)£14.30 Cash/Card £7.15 TamarTag £28.60 Cash/Card £14.30 TamarTag Quad bikes, trikes and motorcycles with sidecar charged as car.
If you are unsure of the classification of your vehicle please contact the Bridge Office 01752 361577.
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Tamar Ferry Tolls
The toll aboard the Torpoint Ferry is payable one way, on the trip from Torpoint (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon) except for motorcycles which are tolled from Plymouth (Devon) to Torpoint (Cornwall). There is no charge for pedestrians or pedal cyclists.
Vehicle Type
Toll Payable
(Single vehicle)
Toll Payable
(with trailer)
Motorcycles50p Cash TamarTag £1.00 Cash TamarTag MGW under 3.5 tonnes(2 axles)£2.60 Cash £1.30 TamarTag £5.20 Cash £2.60 TamarTag MGW over 3.5 tonnes(2 axles)£6.30 Cash £3.15 TamarTag £12.60 Cash £6.30 TamarTag Quad bikes, trikes and motorcycles with sidecar charged as car.
If you are unsure of the classification of your vehicle please contact the Ferry Office 01752 812233.