Tamar Bridge
Tamar Bridge
The Tamar Bridge carries the A38 between Saltash in Cornwall and Plymouth in Devon, with the Saltash Tunnel on the Cornish side. Here is what is reported on the crossing now, the wind warnings for the South West, and the tolls.
No closures reported at the Tamar Bridge right now
Covers the A38 Tamar Bridge and the Saltash Tunnel. Checked at 16:21, from official sources.
Now 0
Planned closures 2
- A38Full closureclockwise
A38 roundabout at A38/A388, clockwise
Starts Tue 27 Oct, overnight 19:30–06:00
A38 eastbound Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel carriageway closed
National Highways · updated 21 min ago
- A38Full closurewestbound
A38 between B3271 near Plymouth (east) and B3271 near Plymouth (west), westbound
Starts Tue 27 Oct, overnight 19:30–06:00
A38 westbound Saltash Tunnel to Carkeel Roundabout carriageway closed
National Highways · updated 21 min ago
Tolls
The toll is paid one way only: eastbound, from Saltash into Plymouth. Crossing into Cornwall is free.
| Car (under 3.5t, 2 axles) | Cash or card | TamarTag |
|---|---|---|
| Car | £3.00 | £1.50 |
| Car with trailer | £6.00 | £3.00 |
Rates since 12 May 2025. Card is accepted at the toll booths.
The Saltash Tunnel and the Torpoint Ferry
The Saltash Tunnel, on the A38 just west of the bridge, is run by National Highways; a closure there sends traffic through Saltash. The other way across is the Torpoint Ferry, also tolled one way, from Torpoint to Plymouth, and free for pedestrians and cyclists.
Questions
- Is the Tamar Bridge open today?
- No closure is reported at the Tamar Bridge right now. This page is refreshed every minute from the official sources.
- How much is the Tamar Bridge toll?
- For a car, £3.00 by cash or card, or £1.50 with a TamarTag, paid eastbound only, from Saltash to Plymouth. Double with a trailer.
- Do you pay to go into Cornwall over the Tamar Bridge?
- No. The toll is only charged eastbound, into Plymouth.
See also
Sources
- Tamar Crossings· Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee
- Toll charges· Tamar Crossings
Facts checked on .