Light vehicles
Learn how light vehicles like cars, motorcycles and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) can use the West Gate Tunnel.
For information about heavy vehicles like buses and trucks, visit our heavy vehicle page.
Travel on the West Gate Tunnel
- Easier access to Melbourne’s west and key destinations
More choices and easier access to Docklands, Marvel Stadium, university precincts, the CBD and northern suburbs - New lanes on the West Gate Freeway
Take more efficient trips between the Western Ring Road and the West Gate Bridge - Free 24/7 incident response
With advanced safety technology, we’ll be there to help if you have an incident on our roads
- More direct options for regional travel
Travelling to Geelong or Ballarat? You’ll have a more direct option that can save you time - All set with Linkt
Use your Linkt toll account on CityLink and the West Gate Tunnel from day one
Toll pricing
The West Gate Tunnel will be electronically tolled when it opens later this year.
Toll prices are based on:
- Your vehicle class
- Where and how far you travel
- Time of day (AM peak toll)
Look out for the on-road signs which show the vehicle class that is tolled. Learn more about vehicle classes.
The West Gate Bridge and West Gate Freeway remain free for motorcycles, cars and light commercial vehicles.
With a Linkt account, you’re good to go for travel on the West Gate Tunnel and other Australian toll roads. Your tag will only beep when a toll is charged.
Learn more about opening an account.
West Gate Tunnel toll points
| Toll Point | Motorcycles | Cars | Light commercial vehicles (LCV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. West Gate Freeway | No toll | No toll | No toll |
| 2. Hyde Street ramps | $2.05 | $4.09 | $6.54 |
| 3. West Gate Tunnel | $2.05 | $4.09 | $6.54 |
| 4. AM Peak (7-9am weekdays) | $3.27 | $6.54 | $10.47 |
Prices shown are what customers would pay if they're travelling on the toll road as at quarter ending 31 December 2025, in anticipation of the West Gate Tunnel opening in late 2025.
AM peak toll
If you’re heading to the city via the West Gate Tunnel, you’ll notice that the City West exits of Footscray Road, Wurundjeri Way and Dynon Road will be tolled on weekdays (excluding Victorian public holidays) between 7am-9am.
This toll only applies for motorcycles, cars and light commercial vehicles, and it is additional to the West Gate Tunnel toll.
If you use these exits during this weekday peak, you’ll notice an extra toll charge on your trip history.
If you travel on these exits outside of 7am-9am, your tag will not beep and there’s no charge.
The AM peak toll will help improve traffic flow and congestion during peak times.
Choose your lane early
When travelling on the West Gate Tunnel, it’s important to choose your lane early.
Plan your journey by:
- taking a virtual drive using our virtual tour tool, or
- downloading our road user guide (PDF)
Common journeys
One Linkt account, one trip
If you travel on the West Gate Tunnel and CityLink in one continuous trip, you will only be charged once on your Linkt account.
How to pay for travel
You have a variety of ways to pay when you travel on the West Gate Tunnel and other toll roads.
A Linkt account can cover you for travel on any toll road around Australia, including the West Gate Tunnel. You can also buy a pass if you’re only travelling occasionally.
Explore the West Gate Tunnel connection and see how the new road will work
Don't pay more than you have to
If you travel without a pass or account, we'll send the vehicle's owner a toll invoice. A toll invoice includes the unpaid toll and an administration fee.
The easiest way to avoid toll invoices is to open an account.