Music enthusiasts can leave their car behind and catch public transport to the 2025 Tamworth Country Music Festival, which kicks off next Friday.
NSW TrainLink has a seven-day-a-week train service between Sydney and Tamworth, as well as train connections to the north to Armidale and Moree, which have daily coach connections to Tenterfield and Inverell.
There are also NSW TrainLink coach connections several times a week to major regional hubs including Port Macquarie and Dubbo.
As well there are local regular route bus connections around Tamworth, there is a special Festival Express bus service, and rural bus connections out to Quirindi, Manilla and Bendemeer.
NSW TrainLink Acting Chief Executive Jasmin Streimer said alongside the other travel options such as driving and flying, Transport for NSW is proud to play a key role in connecting thousands of music lovers to Tamworth each year, helping boost tourism and the local economy.
“Public transport offers people the chance to get to the festival and experience its incredible energy with convenience, comfort and affordability,” Ms Streimer said.
“Whether it’s for the Tamworth Country Music Festival, another regional event event or at any time of the year, travelling with NSW TrainLink is a chance for people to sit back and enjoy the journey and take in the beautiful scenery.
“For many people it is a convenient option that takes the hassle out of long-distance driving and the need to find parking.
“They arrive right in the heart of the action at Tamworth railway station and as an added bonus, as part of the festival activities, some rising Australian country musicians will perform at the station.”
“It’s a truly unique and memorable welcome to Tamworth and gives visitors a taste of the festival the moment they step off the train or coach,” Ms Streimer said.
More information about Transport for NSW public transport train, coach and bus connections to Tamworth can be found at transportnsw.info/tamworth-station
Bookings on NSW TrainLink train and coach services can be made online at transportnsw.info/regional-bookings or by calling 13 22 32.
Festival goers can search specially designed regular route bus services operating around town to key concert locations during the festival period in Tamworth via Trip Planner by going to transportnsw.info/routes/bus and searching ‘Tamworth’.
The Festival Express service c is delivered by Buslines Tamworth. Route maps can be viewed and downloaded from the Buslines Tamworth website.
The 2025 Tamworth Country Music Festival runs from 17-26 January.