Van drivers are forking out millions of pounds on England’s toll roads every year, new research from Go.Compare Van Insurance reveals.
The study shows van drivers make over 30 million toll road crossings a year, spending more than £123m on toll charges.
The most expensive toll charge is on the M6 mainline at a huge £15.30. Considering that around 9,000 van users cross the M6 every day, this is a significant amount to fork out just to cross the 27-mile road.
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 over 13,000 crossings every day.
Van charges for toll roads in England:
| Road | Toll | Price |
| M6 | Mainline | £15.30 |
| A41/A59/A533 | Mersey Tunnels (Queensway & Kingsway) | £4.00 |
| M25 | Dartford Crossing | £3.00 |
| A38 | Tamar Bridge | £2.60 |
| A19 | Tyne Tunnels | £2.20 |
| A533 | Mersey Gateway | £2.00 |
| A15 | Humber Bridge | £1.50 |
| A57 | Dunham Bridge | £1.00 |
| B3129 | Clifton Suspension Bridge | £1.00 |
| B471 | Whitchurch Bridge | £0.60 |
The comparison site has revealed the daily and annual revenue that England’s most notorious toll crossings generate through van drivers alone. This highlights the significance of these routes for vans, despite the amount of cash it regularly costs them.
The M6 toll road is the biggest earner, drawing in £50m from van drivers alone, followed by the M25 Dartford Crossing with £30m. But even the Clifton Suspension Bridge generates over £2,000 daily, adding up to £788,400 each year.
Revenue made by vans on toll roads in England:
| Road | Toll | Price | Daily revenue | Yearly revenue |
| M6 | Mainline | £15.30 | £137,700 | £50,260,500 |
| M25 | Dartford Crossing | £3.00 | £86,400 | £31,536,000 |
| A15 | Humber Bridge | £1.50 | £8,910 | £3,252,150 |
| A19 | Tyne Tunnels | £2.20 | £23,760 | £8,672,400 |
| A38 | Tamar Bridge | £2.60 | £21,060 | £7,686,900 |
| A41 | Mersey Tunnels | £4.00 | £53,260 | £19,439,900 |
| A57 | Dunham Bridge | £1.00 | £1,800 | £657,000 |
| A533 | Mersey Gateway | £2.00 | £4,024 | £1,468,760 |
| B471 | Whitchurch Bridge | £0.60 | £414 | £151,110 |
| B3129 | Clifton Suspension Bridge | £1.00 | £2,160 | £788,400 |
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.”
