Navigate Ireland's M50 Toll with Confidence
Understanding the barrier-free tolling system on Dublin's busiest motorway. Learn how to pay, avoid penalties, and travel smoothly through the M50 toll point.
How It Works
Barrier-Free Tolling Explained
The M50 uses modern camera technology instead of toll booths. No stopping required as you travel between Junction 6 and Junction 7.
Drive Through
Pass through the toll point between Junction 6 (Blanchardstown) and Junction 7 (Lucan) without stopping. Cameras capture your registration automatically.
Pay Online or Via App
Make payment through the official eFlow website, by phone, or at any Payzone outlet. Tag account holders are charged automatically.
Deadline: 8PM Next Day
Unregistered users must pay by 8pm the day after travel. Miss this deadline and penalty charges will apply to your account.
Understanding the M50 Toll System
The M50 is Dublin's orbital motorway, connecting all major routes in and out of the capital. The toll section operates using eFlow, a barrier-free electronic system managed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).
- No toll booths or barriers to slow you down
- Overhead cameras capture your vehicle registration
- Tag users receive automatic billing at discounted rates
- Video account users pay slightly higher rates
- Unregistered users have until 8pm next day to pay
Payment Process
How to Pay Your M50 Toll
Follow these simple steps to ensure your toll is paid on time and avoid any penalty charges.
Travel Through
Drive through the toll point between Junction 6 and Junction 7 on the M50
Note Your Journey
Remember the date and your vehicle registration number
Choose Payment Method
Visit eflow.ie, call 0818 50 10 50, or visit a Payzone outlet
Pay Before 8PM
Complete payment by 8pm the following day to avoid penalties
Current Rates
M50 Toll Charges 2026
Toll rates vary depending on your payment method and vehicle type. Tag users enjoy the best rates.
| Vehicle Type | Tag Account | Video Account | Unregistered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car / Light Vehicle | 2.50 | 3.10 | 3.80 |
| Bus / Coach | 4.00 | 5.00 | 6.10 |
| HGV (2 axles) | 4.00 | 5.00 | 6.10 |
| HGV (3+ axles) | 5.20 | 6.40 | 7.80 |
Rates shown in Euro. Last verified January 2026. Check eFlow official website for current rates.
Ready to Pay Your M50 Toll?
Don't risk penalty charges. Pay your toll quickly and easily through the official eFlow system.