Stupid bus service and expensive transport

Yesterday (2 Nov) was planning to go Angel of the North by taking bus 21/22 from Eldon Square terminal. Stupidly, the board indicates NO SERVICE on SUNDAY, and for some of the buses too.

We were so fed up but decided to walk around since we were in town. Sunday is really quiet in the town, most shops only open from 12pm-4pm. A typical family day? Passing by ChinaTown and grab little thing, plus finding job, if any vacancies available. Kinda fruitless day despite we found the train station, and spent £24 on 16-26railcard for validity of a year.

Yes, travelling in UK and europe under 26 is always more affordable, but the transport still considerably very expensive.. The earlier you book the ticket, the cheaper. And even different timing costs you differently. Just like checking stock over internet, prices can be flipping.

The most stupid thing is... at 1.40pm, I saw 21 in Grainger street, asking: Is that 21 bus that going to Angel of the North?

Taking few steps forward to verify my doubts, it was bus 21 but it is available in that street on SUNDAY!

UK bus service is stupid, i mean compare with singapore ones. They did not mention in Eldon Square Terminal that there is no service on sunday at that particular end point only... Wasted my whole day loitering on the streets...

So, we gotta plan the trip on coming weekend or any other possible days for 2 of us.

Singapore transport still clear and easy.

Apart from this, they don't mention the price but each timing is indicated, i wonder if the bus does come on time, given plus minus of 10mins? Alright, I haven't taken any public bus so far.. I'm really typical book worm here?

Alright, transport here is really expensive... can cost up to £100 for a return trip to London.. Crazy... but sometimes you can get really cheap price @ few pounds for single way to London.. Plan early buy early and you enjoy the early bird's privilage :p

Planning to go London on Christmas, £60 for 2N,2breakfast, and a full christmas lunch..This has not included train ticket which has kept going up... I think £100 is inevitable for this trip. We still plan to spend our New Year in Edinburgh.. Train ticket is alright but the accomodation has boomed, 16 person dorm needs £50/night when usual price is only £7.50. Reason? Cause it has the most happening New Year Party in UK! and Im fancy for it :p

Easily cost me £200 for both trips ><