(29 Dec 2019, 8:14 am)Stanleyone wrote I seriously don’t know anyone who would take the longest way around to get between point A and point B whilst there is a direct service, unless somewhat detached from reality.

Now seriously you’ve said time and again your point on the whole express branding, most of us on here I’m sure don’t agree with your point.

As I mentioned before, on a Sunday, it can be quicker to do Metrocentre to Durham via Stanley. From Newcastle, it's a little slower but we still get home the same time as if we'd waited another 10 minutes for a 21. We often drive that way, from the Metrocentre, if the Western bypass is heavy and slow, as it's genuinely scenic. Unlike the 1A through some of the ugliest parts of Gateshead, which is just plain lengthy.