How do I find my TransportAPI credentials?

Log in to your [**TransportAPI dashboard**](https://developer.transportapi.com/), and you will find your App ID and App Key under your 'Account' or 'Apps' section. Copy and paste them below.

Does this cover transport outside of the UK?

TransportAPI provides high-density data primarily for the UK transport network, including national rail, London Underground, and regional bus services.

Can the agent plan a journey from coordinates?

Yes. Use the `get_journey_plan` tool providing coordinates in 'lat,lon' format for the 'from' or 'to' parameters. Your agent will calculate the best public transport route instantly.

TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server for Cursor 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: TransportAPI Alternative
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  "mcpServers": {
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    }
  }
}

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About TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire public transport research workflow with TransportAPI, Britain's leading platform for transport data. By connecting TransportAPI to your agent, you transform complex logistics searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for stations, audit live bus and train departures, and retrieve detailed journey plans without you ever touching a travel app. Whether you are conducting urban mobility research or monitoring daily commute patterns, your agent acts as a real-time transit consultant, ensuring your data is always comprehensive and up-to-date.

Cursor's Agent mode turns TransportAPI Alternative into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from TransportAPI Alternative and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Departure Auditing — Query real-time bus and train departures for any stop or station to maintain a clear view of local transit flow.
Journey Oversight — Plan public transport routes between any locations and retrieve detailed itinerary metadata, including aimed vs expected times.
Station Discovery — Search for train stations and bus stops by keyword or retrieve nearby transport hubs based on geographic coordinates.
Service Intelligence — Query specific bus and train service details, including operator information and full route timetables.
Logistics Monitoring — List available routes and service statuses to maintain strict control over urban transport data.

The TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor 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 TransportAPI Alternative to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using TransportAPI Alternative

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using TransportAPI Alternative, help me...". 12 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with TransportAPI Alternative through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

TransportAPI Alternative + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

TransportAPI Alternative MCP Tools for Cursor (12)

These 12 tools become available when you connect TransportAPI Alternative to Cursor via MCP:

get_bus_route_timetable

Get the scheduled timetable for a bus route

get_bus_service

Get details of a bus service route

get_live_bus_departures

Returns live departure times, destinations, and operators. Get real-time bus departures for a UK bus stop

get_live_train_departures

g., KGX for King's Cross, PAD for Paddington). Get real-time train departures for a UK station

get_nearby_bus_stops

Find bus stops near a GPS location

get_nearby_transport_places

Find transport locations near GPS coordinates

get_train_fares

Great for price comparison. Get ticket prices between two stations

get_train_service_details

Get the full calling pattern of a train service

get_train_station_timetable

Get the scheduled timetable for a train station

get_transport_by_postcode

Useful when user only has a postcode, not coordinates. Find transport options by UK postcode

plan_public_transport_journey

Returns step-by-step route with times and changes. Plan a public transport journey between two locations

search_transport_places

Search for train stations and bus stops by name

Example Prompts for TransportAPI Alternative in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with TransportAPI Alternative immediately.

"Show live train departures for station 'EUS' (Euston) using TransportAPI."

"Plan a journey from 'London Waterloo' to 'Brighton'."

"Search for bus stops near coordinate 51.5074, -0.1278."

Troubleshooting TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting TransportAPI Alternative to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

TransportAPI Alternative + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.