JWL

One of my bucket list things has long been to travel around Europe to see what I haven't up to now. By Europe I mean Spain, Italy, Austria, Germany, Poland and Baltic counties and maybe then into Russia via St Petersburg. Spread over more than a few visits of maybe 2-3 weeks.

Is there a rail ticket that would offer good discount and low fares and do over 65s get any special deals?

Garbatellamike

Have a look here:

InterRail Global Pass - Explore Up to 30 Countries in Europe with 1 Pass | InterRail.eu

We did the 10 days in 22 days one a few years back. Recommend it!

Senior = 60+ for discount

Scots in Treignac

Try "the man in seat 61" for all sort of info about rail travel in Europe. It may be worthwhile getting a 60+ rail card for france but you still get a discount without it . As he says, you can often get cheaper deals for adults than for 60+

Germany has weird deals for interstate travel of for 3 people together.

There is always the bus . I have booked a ticket from Brive to London for £1 on Megabus and then another £10 to Inverness

The folk in my village had heard rumours of health problems on Eurolines due to the wave of immigrants.

JWL

Typical tight bugger Scot

I hope we won't be needing visas to go to Inverness after tomorrow, though.

bigglesworth

I would steer well clear of Eurolines.
A very dear friend of mine - a seriously disabled woman - was left stranded in the middle of the night in Poitiers a couple of years ago when they simply cancelled the bus she had booked as they had insufficient passengers. Despite having confirmed her reservation a mere twenty four hours earlier. I do not normally believe in "naming and shaming" but they are a complete disgrace.

cyrian

Not at all - but you will need to pay to get back out

bigglesworth

Peabrain

Peabrain

Talking of bucket lists, try this:
Forget the bucket list: these are the things you should avoid before you die | Jessica Reed | Comment is free | theguardian.com