Road toll costs for van operators revealed in new research

Vans make an estimated 30 million toll road crossings a year, costing £123 million, according to new research from Go.Compare Van Insurance.

The M6 toll and the Dartford Crossing each receive more than £30m annually from van toll charges, it suggests.

The Go.Compare study reviewed toll charges across the UK and the number of crossings made by vans based on toll usage and data from the Department for Transport (DfT).

It has revealed how much money van drivers are parting with on toll charges, and which toll roads are the most expensive for van users to cross.

Van charges for toll roads in England 

Source: Go.Compare 

The most expensive is the M6 toll at £15.30, with around 9,000 vans using the toll every day.

The Mersey Tunnels are the second most expensive toll road, charging vans £4 to cross.

Despite the charges being cheaper than the M6, vans use these roads more often than the M6, with more than 13,000 crossings every day.

Estimated revenue from vans on toll roads in England

The comparison site has also estimated the daily and annual revenue that England’s toll crossings generate through van drivers alone.

Source: Go.Compare  

Tom Banks, motoring expert at Go.Compare, said: “Van drivers are really feeling the pinch when it comes to toll charges, especially with the hefty £15.30 fee for using the M6. Being aware of these costs is vital for van drivers, so they can plan their routes wisely. 

“Van users may want to look into finding the best alternatives to using these roads if they’re frequent travellers. However, it’s important to be mindful of the additional fuel costs and mileage that come with these options.

“Van drivers should weigh the potential savings from avoiding toll charges against the possibility of elevated mileage and subsequent insurance costs.”