The Go Between Bridge is a 300 metre bridge across the Brisbane River that links West End and Milton, with a toll road for vehicles and two separate paths for people on foot and on bikes. It opened in 2010 and is named after Brisbane band The Go-Betweens.
If you are searching for the Go Between Bridge to walk or ride across, or to find out what the toll is and who pays it, this guide covers both.
Walking and cycling across the Go Between Bridge
The bridge has two separate paths, one for people walking and one for people riding. The pedestrian path is on the city side and the cycleway is on the Toowong side. Each is 3.6 m wide.
The paths join Merivale and Cordelia Streets in West End with Coronation Drive and the Inner City Bypass at Milton, so the bridge links West End and Milton for people on foot and on bikes.
That makes it a handy link between the two suburbs: you can start at Merivale or Cordelia Street in West End and finish at Coronation Drive in Milton, or do it the other way round. The bridge is 300 metres long.
Keep to the path that matches how you are travelling: the footpath for walking and the cycleway for riding.
The Go Between Bridge toll
The bridge is a toll bridge for vehicles. Tolling is free-flow and electronic, with no booths. Northbound, vehicles enter at Montague Road and Cordelia Street and exit at Coronation Drive and Hale Street. Southbound, it is the reverse.
Prices are set by the operator, Transurban Queensland, and rise with inflation, so check the current figures on the Linkt Go Between Bridge page. Linkt also lists the William Jolly Bridge as an alternative crossing.
Driving over the Go Between Bridge
For drivers, the bridge links Merivale and Cordelia Streets in West End with Hale Street and the Inner City Bypass at Milton. It is signed as the M3 and State Route 33 heading north-west, and carries about 12,000 vehicles a day.
The toll started at a planned $2.70 per vehicle, was cut to $1.50 until the end of 2010 as an introductory price, and has risen with inflation since. That is why the current price is best checked with Linkt on the day you drive.
If you would rather skip the toll, the William Jolly Bridge is the alternative crossing listed by Linkt.
History and name
The bridge was built as Brisbane’s first new inner-city traffic bridge in 40 years. Construction began in July 2008 and finished in early July 2010, at a cost of about $338 million, and it opened on 5 July 2010. It was first called the Hale Street Link.
The name came from a public vote, announced on 29 September 2009, honouring The Go-Betweens, the indie rock band formed in Brisbane. It has three spans, the longest 117 m, and four traffic lanes.
Planning your visit
- How long: a few minutes to cross. Allow longer if you want photos of the river and the neighbouring bridges.
- Cost: the paths are separate from the toll road. Drivers pay the toll.
- What to bring: a hat, sunscreen and water on hot days.
- Accessibility: the paths are 3.6 m wide, but no official page gives gradients or ramp details, so check the route if you need step-free access.
Getting there
By car, the bridge is about 3 km from the Brisbane CBD, about 10 minutes without traffic. No car park is listed for the bridge, and drivers pay the toll when they cross.
The easiest way to visit on foot is to walk or ride from West End or Milton. Plan a public transport trip with the Translink Journey Planner or call 13 12 30.
More on the bridge and the toll is on the Linkt Go Between Bridge page. Details can change, so check before you go.
Nearby
- West End Markets at Davies Park – a market in West End.
- Story Bridge – Brisbane’s best known river crossing, with a walk across.
- Frew Park, Milton – a Milton park with a playground.
- South Bank Parklands – riverside parkland on the South Brisbane side.
- Kangaroo Point Bridge – another Brisbane River bridge.
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Quick answers
Can you walk across the Go Between Bridge?
Yes. The bridge has a pedestrian path on the city side, separate from the cycleway and the road.
Can you cycle across the Go Between Bridge?
Yes. The cycleway is on the Toowong side and is separate from the footpath.
How much is the Go Between Bridge toll?
The toll is charged to vehicles and changes over time, so check the current price on the Linkt website.
Why is it called the Go Between Bridge?
It is named after Brisbane band The Go-Betweens, chosen by public vote in 2009.
How long is the Go Between Bridge?
It is 300 metres long. The longest of its three spans is 117 metres.
When did the Go Between Bridge open?
On 5 July 2010. Its original working name was the Hale Street Link.
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