Advice Deciphering the UK's Rural Bus Transport System

If you've ever tried to plan a trip in rural England and relied on the local bus transport, you know it can be a bit of a puzzle. I'm trying to figure out the best way to navigate the system for an upcoming trip. Does anyone have tips or tricks for understanding schedules, finding the best routes, or dealing with unexpected changes? Also, how reliable have you found rural bus services to be? Any advice would be much appreciated!