Transport for London MCP Server for Claude Code 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Transport for London as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add transport-for-london --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Transport for London MCP Server
Connect to Transport for London (TfL) and access real-time London transit data through natural conversation — no API key needed.
Claude Code registers Transport for London as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Transport for London data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Tube Status — Check real-time status of all Underground lines (Good Service, Minor/Severe Delays, Suspended)
- Line Details — Get detailed info about any tube, overground, DLR, Elizabeth line or tram route
- Bus Arrivals — Get live bus arrival predictions for any stop
- Journey Planning — Plan journeys between any two London locations with step-by-step directions
- Road Status — Check major road status and disruptions across London
- Bike Points — Find Santander Cycle docking stations with bike and dock availability
- Stop Search — Search for bus stops, tube stations and river piers by name
The Transport for London MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Transport for London to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Transport for London MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Transport for London
Ask Claude: "Using Transport for London, show me..." — 11 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Transport for London MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Transport for London through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Transport for London tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Transport for London + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Transport for London MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Transport for London tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Transport for London nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Transport for London outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Transport for London status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Transport for London MCP Tools for Claude Code (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Transport for London to Claude Code via MCP:
get_arrivals
Returns predicted arrival times, destination, line number, vehicle ID and expected time to station. Use the stop point ID (e.g. "490009056W") from search_stop. Get live arrival predictions for a bus stop
get_bike_point_detail
Get detailed info for a specific bike docking station
get_bike_points
Returns bike availability, dock availability, station locations and status. Useful for finding nearby bikes for cycling journeys. Search for Santander Cycle (Boris Bike) docking stations
get_journey
Returns multiple route options with estimated duration, walking distance, fare cost, number of changes and step-by-step directions. Input locations can be station names, addresses or postcodes. Plan a journey between two points in London
get_line_detail
Supports tube, overground, DLR, Elizabeth line, tram and river bus lines. Get detailed information about a specific TfL line
get_line_routes
Returns the ordered list of stations the line serves. Useful for understanding the full journey path of a tube line. Get the route sequence for a TfL line
get_line_status
Shows whether each line has Good Service, Minor Delays, Severe Delays, or is Suspended/Part Suspended. If no line IDs specified, returns all tube lines. Use line_ids to check specific lines (comma-separated, e.g. "central,victoria,northern"). Get real-time status for TfL tube lines
get_road_disruptions
Returns disruption details with severity, location, cause and estimated clearance times. Get current road disruptions in London
get_road_status
Shows whether roads have Good, Minor or Severe congestion. Get status of London major roads
get_stop_details
Useful for identifying the correct stop ID for arrival queries. Get details for a specific bus stop or station
search_stop
Returns matching stops with their IDs, locations, modes and routes. Use the returned IDs with get_arrivals or get_stop_details. Search for bus stops and stations by name
Example Prompts for Transport for London in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Transport for London immediately.
"What's the status of the Central line?"
"Plan a journey from King's Cross to Heathrow."
"When is the next bus at Oxford Circus?"
Troubleshooting Transport for London MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Transport for London to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Transport for London + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Transport for London MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Transport for London with your favorite client
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Connect Transport for London to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.