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== Melbourne Toll Roads ==
 
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The Melbourne Toll Calculator calculates tolls for all toll motorways, roads, bridges and tunnels in Australia for cars, trucks, buses heavy vehicles, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles for peak and off-peak hours.
 
  
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= Melbourne Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''Network:''' 2 operational + 1 opening (end 2025)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' Melbourne metropolitan area<br>
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'''Technology:''' E-TAG RFID + License plate recognition<br>
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'''Operators:''' Transurban (CityLink), ConnectEast (EastLink)<br>
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'''Concessions:''' CityLink to 2045, EastLink to 2043
 
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== About Melbourne toll roads ==
 
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There are two toll roads in Melbourne, Victoria – EastLink<ref>[https://www.eastlink.com.au/about-eastlink EastLink]</ref> and CityLink<ref>[https://www.linkt.com.au/melbourne/using-toll-roads/about-melbourne-toll-roads/citylink CityLink]</ref>, giving drivers a convenient and safe way to get around the city.
 
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== Citylink ==
 
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CityLink is an eight lane toll road connecting Tullamarine Freeway, West Gate Freeway and Monash Freeway. Citylink toll road connects Melbourne Airport, port and Melbourne city centre. Citylink does not have any toll booths and follows the system of e-tag. 
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== Eastlink  ==
 
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Eastlink is part of the Metropolitan Ring Road Project connecting the Monash freeway, Eastern freeway, Frankston freeway and Peninsula Link Freeway in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. There are two-three lanes running in each direction.  
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== Melbourne Toll Network: 2025 Major Expansion ==
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Melbourne operates a limited but strategically important toll road network that will see major expansion with the West Gate Tunnel opening by end 2025. Unlike Sydney's extensive network, Melbourne tolls focus on key cross-city connections and airport access.
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'''2025 Transformation:''' The West Gate Tunnel opening will double Melbourne's toll road capacity and provide a crucial West Gate Bridge alternative.
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== Current Melbourne Toll Rates (2025) ==
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=== Operating Toll Roads ===
  
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Tolls in Melbourne are not owned by a single tolling agency. Linkt Melbourne pass<ref>[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/melbourne-toll-roads-motorways-bridges-tunnels#What_is_Melbourne_pass Melbourne pass ]</ref>can cover you for both the Melbourne toll roads and a Linkt Account for all the toll roads in Australia.
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<td>CityLink (Full Journey)</td>
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<td>Up to $10.05</td>
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<td>Up to $30.15</td>
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<td>Distance-based</td>
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<td>4.25% annual increases to 2045</td>
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<td>EastLink (Full Journey)</td>
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<td>$2.79-6.27</td>
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<td>$8.36-18.81</td>
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<td>CPI-only increases (most affordable)</td>
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<td>West Gate Tunnel (NEW)</td>
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<td>$13.00 (indicative)</td>
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<td>Distance-based</td>
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<td>Opening end 2025</td>
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=== Weekend Discounts ===
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== How to pay toll in Melbourne ==
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'''EastLink Weekend Pricing:''' 20% discount on weekends and public holidays
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'''CityLink:''' No weekend discounts - consistent pricing throughout week
  
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You can pay toll for Melbourne toll roads using a Linkt account, Melbourne toll pass, BPAY and cash.
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== Individual Melbourne Toll Roads ==
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=== CityLink Network ===
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'''Coverage:''' M1 Southern Link (CBD-Monash Freeway), M2 Western Link (CBD-Tullamarine Airport), Bolte Bridge, Domain/Burnley Tunnels
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'''Strategic Role:''' Airport access, CBD bypass, cross-city connections
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'''Key Features:''' 22km network, connects all major freeways
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'''2025 Status:''' Concession extended to 2045 with guaranteed 4.25% annual increases
  
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=== EastLink ===
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'''Coverage:''' M3 from Nunawading to Seaford (39km)
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'''Key Features:''' Melba and Mullum Mullum tunnels, connects eastern suburbs
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'''Pricing Philosophy:''' CPI-only increases since opening in 2008
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'''2025 Advantage:''' Most affordable major toll road in Australia
  
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=== West Gate Tunnel (Opening End 2025) ===
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'''Coverage:''' West Gate Freeway to CityLink via Yarraville tunnels (17km total)
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'''Key Features:''' 6.8km twin tunnels, new Maribyrnong River bridge, elevated road
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'''Strategic Impact:''' Alternative to congested West Gate Bridge
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'''Toll Structure:''' $3 cars/$13 trucks (indicative rates)
  
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== Melbourne vs Sydney Toll Comparison ==
  
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== What is Melbourne pass ==
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<td>3 (2 operational + 1 opening)</td>
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<td>Adds 30-90 minutes</td>
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Melbourne Pass can be used on all Melbourne toll roads and has a 30 days validity.  Melbourne toll pass can be purchased through the LinkT app or website and backdated for up to 5 days. No tag is required for the pass to function on toll roads. You can purchase a Melbourne pass through Linkt website<ref>[https://www.linkt.com.au/melbourne/accounts-and-passes/buy-a-pass/melbourne-pass website]</ref>.
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* E-TAG accounts: Universal compatibility across all Melbourne toll roads
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* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/australia-toll Australia tolls and toll tags]
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* CBD to Eastern suburbs via EastLink: $3-6
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* Western suburbs to East (via West Gate Tunnel from end 2025): $3-8
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* Full CityLink journey: Up to $10.05
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* Removal of trucks from 6 major inner west residential roads
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* Seamless connection with existing CityLink network
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* Combined pricing for tunnel + CityLink journeys
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* Heavy vehicle placarded goods exemptions considered
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'''Opening Timeline:'''
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* Target opening: End 2025
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* Final testing and commissioning: October-December 2025
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* Toll-free trial period possible before full operation
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== Technology & Innovation ==
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* Transurban e-TAG system (CityLink)
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* Advanced traffic management and incident response
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* Real-time air quality monitoring in tunnels
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* West Gate Tunnel advanced ventilation systems
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* Integration with future North East Link (opening 2027)
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* Smart traffic management across expanded network
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'''Toll Calculators:'''
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* [https://linkt.com.au/using-toll-roads/toll-calculator/melbourne Linkt Melbourne Calculator]
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* [https://eastlink.com.au/toll-calculator EastLink Calculator]
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* [https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-melbourne TollGuru Melbourne Calculator]
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'''Official Information:'''
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* [https://transurban.com/roads-and-projects/melbourne Transurban Melbourne]
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* [https://eastlink.com.au EastLink Official Site]
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* [https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/west-gate-tunnel-project West Gate Tunnel Project]
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'''Related Pages:'''
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* [[australia-toll|Australia Toll Overview]] - National context
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* [[pay-toll-melbourne|Pay Toll Melbourne]] - Payment guide
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* [[sydney-toll-roads-motorways-bridges-tunnels|Sydney Toll Roads]] - Comparison with Sydney network
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'''EastLink Support:'''
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* Emergency assistance: Via roadside emergency phones
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* Project updates: [https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/west-gate-tunnel-project West Gate Tunnel Project]
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Melbourne Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide

Network: 2 operational + 1 opening (end 2025)
Coverage: Melbourne metropolitan area
Technology: E-TAG RFID + License plate recognition
Operators: Transurban (CityLink), ConnectEast (EastLink)
Concessions: CityLink to 2045, EastLink to 2043

Melbourne Toll Network: 2025 Major Expansion

Melbourne operates a limited but strategically important toll road network that will see major expansion with the West Gate Tunnel opening by end 2025. Unlike Sydney's extensive network, Melbourne tolls focus on key cross-city connections and airport access.

2025 Transformation: The West Gate Tunnel opening will double Melbourne's toll road capacity and provide a crucial West Gate Bridge alternative.

Current Melbourne Toll Rates (2025)

Operating Toll Roads

Toll Road Cars Trucks Pricing Type 2025 Updates
CityLink (Full Journey) Up to $10.05 Up to $30.15 Distance-based 4.25% annual increases to 2045
EastLink (Full Journey) $2.79-6.27 $8.36-18.81 Distance-based CPI-only increases (most affordable)
West Gate Tunnel (NEW) $3.00 (indicative) $13.00 (indicative) Distance-based Opening end 2025

Weekend Discounts

EastLink Weekend Pricing: 20% discount on weekends and public holidays CityLink: No weekend discounts - consistent pricing throughout week

Individual Melbourne Toll Roads

CityLink Network

Coverage: M1 Southern Link (CBD-Monash Freeway), M2 Western Link (CBD-Tullamarine Airport), Bolte Bridge, Domain/Burnley Tunnels Strategic Role: Airport access, CBD bypass, cross-city connections Key Features: 22km network, connects all major freeways 2025 Status: Concession extended to 2045 with guaranteed 4.25% annual increases

EastLink

Coverage: M3 from Nunawading to Seaford (39km) Key Features: Melba and Mullum Mullum tunnels, connects eastern suburbs Pricing Philosophy: CPI-only increases since opening in 2008 2025 Advantage: Most affordable major toll road in Australia

West Gate Tunnel (Opening End 2025)

Coverage: West Gate Freeway to CityLink via Yarraville tunnels (17km total) Key Features: 6.8km twin tunnels, new Maribyrnong River bridge, elevated road Strategic Impact: Alternative to congested West Gate Bridge Toll Structure: $3 cars/$13 trucks (indicative rates)

Melbourne vs Sydney Toll Comparison

Aspect Melbourne Sydney
Number of toll roads 3 (2 operational + 1 opening) 13 operational
Avoidable routes Generally viable alternatives Adds 30-90 minutes
Pricing increases CPI-only (EastLink) to 4.25% (CityLink) Quarterly adjustments
Weekend discounts Yes (EastLink only) No weekend discounts
Toll caps None available $60 weekly cap (NSW residents)

Payment Methods & Technology

Primary Options:

  • E-TAG accounts: Universal compatibility across all Melbourne toll roads
  • Visitor Pass: Ideal for tourists, covers both CityLink and EastLink
  • Casual passes: Single-trip options (EastLink) or 24-hour unlimited (CityLink)
  • Video matching: License plate recognition with penalty fees

Account Types:

  • Tag Account: Lowest rates, requires physical tag
  • Non-tag Account: Higher rates, license plate recognition
  • Visitor Pass: Flexible tourist option, no minimum commitment

Planning Your Melbourne Journey

Cost Estimation Examples

Airport to CBD:

  • Via CityLink: $8-10 depending on exact route
  • Toll-free alternative: Adds 15-30 minutes via local roads

Cross-City Travel:

  • CBD to Eastern suburbs via EastLink: $3-6
  • Western suburbs to East (via West Gate Tunnel from end 2025): $3-8
  • Full CityLink journey: Up to $10.05

Toll-Free Alternatives

Viable Options:

  • Princes Highway (alternative to EastLink)
  • Local arterial roads (alternative to CityLink, adds time)
  • Punt Road/Hoddle Street (north-south alternative)

Reality: Melbourne toll-free alternatives generally add 15-45 minutes but remain more viable than Sydney equivalents.

West Gate Tunnel Impact (End 2025)

Traffic Benefits:

  • Alternative to heavily congested West Gate Bridge
  • Direct truck access to Port of Melbourne
  • Removal of trucks from 6 major inner west residential roads

Toll Integration:

  • Seamless connection with existing CityLink network
  • Combined pricing for tunnel + CityLink journeys
  • Heavy vehicle placarded goods exemptions considered

Opening Timeline:

  • Target opening: End 2025
  • Final testing and commissioning: October-December 2025
  • Toll-free trial period possible before full operation

Technology & Innovation

Current Systems:

  • SICE tolling technology (EastLink) - fully interoperable
  • Transurban e-TAG system (CityLink)
  • Advanced traffic management and incident response
  • Real-time air quality monitoring in tunnels

Future Developments:

  • West Gate Tunnel advanced ventilation systems
  • Integration with future North East Link (opening 2027)
  • Smart traffic management across expanded network

Useful Resources

Toll Calculators:

Official Information:

Related Pages:

Contact Information

CityLink Support:

  • Linkt Customer Service: 13 33 31
  • International: +61 3 8656 8288

EastLink Support:

  • EastLink Customer Service: (03) 9955 1400
  • Emergency assistance: Via roadside emergency phones

West Gate Tunnel Information:

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