Melbourne Toll Roads and Prices 2026

Melbourne has three toll roads: CityLink, EastLink and the West Gate Tunnel. They do not all charge the same way, and a trip that uses more than one road can leave you with more than one toll.

Here are the main prices and payment details as at 1 October 2026. Check your exact entry, exit and vehicle class before relying on a quoted trip cost.

Melbourne toll roads at a glance

CityLink

CityLink connects the Monash, West Gate and Tullamarine freeways, with routes through central Melbourne and towards the airport. The price changes with your entry and exit points.

For a car using a toll account, Linkt’s 1 October to 31 December 2026 schedule sets a $12.77 cap for one uninterrupted CityLink trip. That does not mean every CityLink journey costs $12.77. Shorter journeys can cost less, and travel on another toll road can add a separate charge.

Check the current CityLink price guide for your route.

CityLink does not have one fixed car toll. See our CityLink toll prices 2026 guide for route examples, the current trip cap, and how charges work for the Burnley Tunnel and Bolte Bridge.

EastLink

EastLink runs through Melbourne’s east and south-east, connecting the Eastern, Monash, Frankston and Peninsula Link freeways. It is operated by ConnectEast, separately from CityLink.

EastLink charges by toll zone. Its published car toll cap is $8.05 for a normal trip, or $6.45 on weekends and public holidays. A short trip through fewer zones can cost less. These rates apply from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

Check the official EastLink toll schedule or use the EastLink toll calculator for your journey.

West Gate Tunnel

The West Gate Tunnel provides another crossing in Melbourne’s west, with connections towards the port, Docklands and the city.

From 1 October to 31 December 2026, the published car toll is $4.26 at the West Gate Tunnel toll point. A separate $6.82 inbound morning peak charge can apply when a car uses the specified City West exits between 7 am and 9 am on weekdays, excluding Victorian public holidays.

The West Gate Bridge and West Gate Freeway remain untolled for cars. Heavy vehicles have different charging arrangements on the freeway.

Check the current West Gate Tunnel price guide before travelling.

Who do I pay?

CityLink and West Gate Tunnel: Linkt
EastLink: ConnectEast

An active interstate toll tag can generally be used on Victorian toll roads. Make sure your account is active, has sufficient balance and lists the correct registration. A pass may suit an occasional trip, but check which roads that particular pass covers.

If you travelled without a valid account or pass, Transport Victoria says you can arrange a suitable pass before or up to three days after travel. Do it promptly. Waiting for an invoice can add charges.

Why the advertised toll may not match your bill

The price can change with the road, route, vehicle class and payment method. Number-plate matching or invoice fees may also apply. A trip using both CityLink and EastLink should not be treated as though it were a single toll road journey.

If you are checking an unexpected charge, start with the date of travel and the road named on your statement or notice. Then check the matching operator’s trip records.

The bigger question

A daily toll is easy to dismiss as a few dollars. Multiply it across a working week, then a year, and the number looks different. Robin Hood Tech examines what motorists pay, how those charges are enforced and whether long-running toll arrangements remain fair and accountable.

For the wider campaign and our guides to other states, visit Australian Toll Roads, Fines and Reform.

Sources and price dates: Transport Victoria’s toll road guide, Linkt’s October to December 2026 schedule, and EastLink’s July 2026 to June 2027 schedule. Prices may change after the periods stated above.