But do not forget it is FREE between 22.00 hours and 06.00 and free to motorbikes all the time.
I use it all the time.. I agree the congestion is due to the toll booths. But the jams tend to be in the last mile before the bridge.. drop off at the A13 turn off under the A13 and slip back down the side of the M25 head towards the services stay in the main flow and you go to the big roundabout just before the tunnel approach.... on to the roundabout exit up the ramp and join the M25 at the very last point.. left lane is a continuation lane... stay in it as when you get over the bridge on the Kent side there are more lanes to the left for truck than the right side... I use the wide load lane and I am not held up very long... pain cutting back across to the M25 proper before the A2 exits (Dartford) and A2 proper... but with care you can do it.
Bob
Thats fine if you are reasonably well versed in local roads , junctions etc ,then yes . However , no one should have to plan a journey like its a military operation , just to avoid delays crossing a bridge.
Have crossed the bridge and used the tunnel say half a dozen times this year , to and from Dover .When we have travelled and reached the bridge or tunnel between say mid morning and 7.00pm , its invariably traffic at a standstill with the congestion. Then having to pay to endure the congestion ?