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Use Claude or Cursor with the Transport for London MCP to get live tube statuses, bus arrivals, and journey plans across London.
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Plan journeys and check live transit status across the London network.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
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What AI agents can do with Transport for London 11 Transit Tools
Get live bus arrivals, tube statuses, journey plans, and bike availability for London.
Get arrivals
Get live predictions for bus arrivals at a specific stop. Use this to see exactly when the next vehicle is expected.
Get bike point detail
Get specific details for a single bike docking station. This helps you see the exact status of a Santander Cycle point.
Get bike points
Find nearby bike docking stations and check their availability. This is perfect for finding a bike for a quick trip.
Get journey
Plan a trip between two locations using addresses or postcodes. It returns multiple routes with costs, times, and step-by-step directions.
Get line detail
Get specific information about a tube, overground, DLR, or tram line. This provides a deep dive into the specifics of a single route.
Get line routes
See the full sequence of stations served by a specific line. It helps you understand the entire path of a tube or tram route.
Get line status
Check the real-time status of all tube lines or specific ones by name. You can see if a line has good service or severe delays.
Get road disruptions
Find current road disruptions including the cause and estimated clearance times. It helps you stay ahead of traffic issues.
Get road status
Check for major road congestion across the city. This shows if roads are clear or facing heavy traffic.
Get stop details
Get information for a specific bus stop or station. This is the best way to find the correct ID for arrival queries.
Search stop
Search for bus stops, tube stations, and river piers by name. It returns matching locations and modes to help you find the right starting point.
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Stop Tab-Switching for London Transit with Transport for London MCP
This is for anyone who navigates London daily and hates being surprised by a suspended line or a bus that never shows up. It is for people who need reliable, real-time data to plan moves.
Daily Commuter
Checks the status of the Central line and bus arrivals before leaving the house to avoid getting stuck in a station.
Travel Planner
Maps out multi-leg journeys across different modes like the Elizabeth line and river buses for a group trip.
Logistics Coordinator
Monitors road disruptions and congestion to plan delivery routes across the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Transport for London MCP check bus times? +
Yes, it provides live arrival predictions for any bus stop in the city. You can ask your agent for the next few buses and it will show you the expected minutes until they arrive.
Does the Transport for London MCP include the Elizabeth line? +
Yes, it covers the Elizabeth line, DLR, Overground, and Trams along with the standard Underground and bus networks.
Can I use the Transport for London MCP to plan a trip? +
Absolutely. It can generate step-by-step directions between two locations, including walking distances and estimated fares.
Does the Transport for London MCP require an API key? +
No, it doesn't. The data is pulled from the public Transport for London feed, so you can start using it immediately after connecting it.
Can I check for road closures with the Transport for London MCP? +
Yes, it can find major road disruptions, including the cause of the delay and the estimated time for clearance.
Does the Transport for London MCP work for Santander Cycles? +
It can find nearby bike docking stations and tell you how many bikes and docks are currently available.
Do I need an API key? +
No! TfL's Unified API is completely free and open. No authentication required.
What transport modes are covered? +
TfL covers: Tube (Underground), Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line, Tram, Bus, River Bus, Santander Cycles (Boris Bikes) and major roads across London.
Can I plan a journey between two locations? +
Yes! Use get_journey with origin and destination (station names, addresses or postcodes). Returns multiple route options with duration, changes, walking distance and step-by-step directions.
Can I check live bus arrivals? +
Yes! First use search_stop to find the stop ID by name, then use get_arrivals with that stop ID to get real-time bus arrival predictions.
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