NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Koori Knockout

Bathurst is Australia's oldest inland settlement and has many activities on offer.

Getting around Bathurst

Bathurst has a local bus network, and taxis are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are also tour operating companies and a range of car hire companies that will enable you to explore the beauty and rich cultural heritage of Bathurst and the surrounding townships.

Find an operator in Bathurst

The Dubbo XPT runs daily from Sydney and stops at Bathurst. On Mondays the Broken Hill Outback Explorer runs from Sydney and stops at Bathurst.

The Blue Mountains Line runs a regular NSW TrainLink service from Sydney to Lithgow with coach connections to Bathurst.

The ‘Bathurst Bullet’ train service links Sydney with Bathurst, with services running twice daily. For further information see regional trains.

Book a seat on NSW TrainLink services

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Check travel alerts and trackwork or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Bathurst Bus Lines operates extensively throughout the Bathurst area, including intertown links to Wallerawang, Portland and Lithgow.  

The nearest bus stop is Service 529 Bathurst to Kelso (& return) via Oak Tree with a bus stop at Trinity Shops - Marsden Lane. 

For all regular bus routes and timetables click here

Other services available are:

530 CSU-Nth Orange - CBD - Hospital to Bathurst

636 Bathurst to Lithgow (& Return)

Use the Trip Planner to find a service nearest to you. For service disruption information check travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.

Traffic is expected to be heavier than usual on the Great Western Hwy, Gilmour St and Hereford St as crowds travel to and from the event.

Motorists should allow extra travel time on roads in the area during the already busy long weekend period and be aware of increased pedestrian activity on local roads.

For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

Have you mapped out your rest stops?

The Transport for NSW Rest Areas map allows you to view more than 650 Transport for NSW and Council managed rest areas and highway service centres across the state, making it the perfect tool to find a safe place to stop, rest and refresh yourself.

The interactive map is customisable, allowing you to find rest areas that suit your needs, including toilet facilities, a playground, BBQ’s, and/or wheelchair accessible facilities. 

Driver Reviver

Driver reviver sites operate across NSW during peak holiday periods, such as school holidays and long weekends. There will be Bring the mob home safely mugs available across 10 driver reviver sites for people attending the Koori Knockout. 

Use the Driver Reviver map to locate sites to stop along your route.  

Don't trust your tired self

Driver fatigue is one of the 3 big killers on NSW roads. Before heading out on the road do the test - Test your tired self.

Taxi ranks are located nearby at the Main Entrance Gate to the Showground, and at Kelso - Centrepoint Shops.

Visit Bathurst Taxis or call 131 008 for bookings.

Paid parking is available on site with a designated pick up and drop off location north of Hereford Street.

Accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon.  You can select "accessible services only" in the Options to ensure you only see accessible services. Only trip plans with accessible train platforms and buses will be presented. See accessible travel or download a transport app (select the "Accessibility" filter).