How to Use the Transport for London MCP in Cline

Q: How does Cline integrate Transport for London trip planning?

You prompt Cline to create a function that wraps getjourney. It handles the API calls, processes multiple route options (walking vs. rail), and writes the resulting data structure directly into your preferred language's format.

Q: What kind of road disruption data can I use with Cline?

Cline fetches current disruptions using getroaddisruptions. It provides structured details: severity level, exact location coordinates, and the cause. This is perfect for populating an incident map component.

Q: Can I check bus arrivals with Transport for London using Cline?

Yes. You'll use Cline to first call searchstop to get a valid stop ID, then pipe that result into the getarrivals tool to build your real-time feed.

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Build a full journey dashboard with Cline

You tell Cline to build out a component showing travel options. It runs `get_journey` and fetches multiple routes, including estimated cost and duration. You get the data structured immediately for your front-end code. Cline even writes tests against this logic, ensuring that if TfL changes its fare structure or adds new lines, your dashboard stays functional.

Code a line status checker with Cline

Need to automate checks? Tell Cline to use `get_line_status`. It executes the call, receives the current service status (Good Service/Minor Delays), and writes the resulting data structure directly into your project files. It's perfect for creating scripts that monitor line health using specific IDs or checking all lines automatically.

Automate bike availability checks with Cline

Want to track local cycle capacity? Use the MCP Server tools. Cline can fetch comprehensive data by running `get_bike_points`, returning dock status, location, and bike counts for many stations at once. This data lets you build a map component that dynamically shows available bikes near your user's current coordinates.

Setup guide

Set up Transport for London MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type transport-for-london-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Transport for London refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transport-for-london-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Transport for London MCP in Cline

You prompt Cline to create a function that wraps `get_journey`. It handles the API calls, processes multiple route options (walking vs. rail), and writes the resulting data structure directly into your preferred language's format.

Cline fetches current disruptions using `get_road_disruptions`. It provides structured details: severity level, exact location coordinates, and the cause. This is perfect for populating an incident map component.

Yes. You'll use Cline to first call `search_stop` to get a valid stop ID, then pipe that result into the `get_arrivals` tool to build your real-time feed.

The server tracks various operational metrics: vehicle IDs, line status (Good/Minor/Severe), bike availability counts, road congestion levels, and precise location coordinates.

The server primarily handles public operational data. It retrieves non-personally identifiable information like line status (`get_line_status`), bike point counts, and general road congestion levels.

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