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Connect TransportAPI to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get real-time bus and rail updates through your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

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Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through TransportAPI.

  1. 01

    Get journey plan

    This capability plans multimodal trips across bus, rail, tram, underground, walking, and cycling. It provides full itineraries including departure times, walking distances, and real-time disruption info.

  2. 02

    Get rail departures

    This capability pulls real-time train departures from any UK rail station. It includes platform numbers, expected delays, and cancellation status for National Rail services.

  3. 03

    Get rail route

    This capability retrieves rail connectivity information between two stations. It shows available services, journey durations, and calling points.

  4. 04

    Get rail services

    This capability lists all train services calling at a specific UK station. It provides details on train operating companies, service types, and scheduled times.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through TransportAPI.

  1. 05

    Search stops

    This capability finds UK bus stops using names, addresses, or landmarks. It returns Naptan IDs and geographic coordinates for the matching stops.

  2. 06

    Get stop info

    This capability provides metadata for specific bus stops. It covers location details, served lines, and accessibility features like wheelchair access or seating.

  3. 07

    Get timetable

    This capability accesses full scheduled service patterns for UK bus lines. It includes weekday and weekend variations and specific departure times.

  4. 08

    Get rail arrivals

    This capability tracks incoming trains at UK rail stations. It provides real-time arrival estimates, platforms, and service status.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through TransportAPI.

  1. 09

    Get updates

    This capability fetches live service alerts and disruption notices. It covers bus, rail, tram, and underground networks across Great Britain.

  2. 10

    Get bus arrivals

    This capability monitors real-time bus arrivals at specific UK stops. It shows line numbers, expected wait times, and direction of travel.

  3. 11

    Get bus departures

    This capability retrieves departing bus services from a UK stop. It includes real-time ETDs and operator details for all major UK bus networks.

  4. 12

    Get station info

    This capability provides detailed UK rail station data. It includes facility information like WiFi and step-free access, staffing hours, and managing companies.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Commute Management

Check if your train is delayed before you leave the house.

02

Travel Planning

Build a complete itinerary from a specific landmark to a destination using bus and rail.

03

Accessibility Audits

Verify if a specific station or bus stop has step-free access or wheelchair facilities.

04

Real-time Alerts

Monitor active service disruptions on specific lines to avoid delays.

Automate a task

Put TransportAPI to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

TransportAPI works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put TransportAPI to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

938ms average. Fast in production.

TransportAPI is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1112ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
660ms
Slowest day
1112ms
14-day trend
Slowing+13%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of TransportAPI, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with TransportAPI. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

TransportAPI Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aEnDVP9vYpaRF0s62gmXVIgMCtfGkpxcqZqV4kLL/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — TransportAPI capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transportapi-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aEnDVP9vYpaRF0s62gmXVIgMCtfGkpxcqZqV4kLL/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up TransportAPI in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work TransportAPI owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone navigating the UK's complex transit networks through an AI interface.

  • 01

    UK Commuters

    They use the agent to check for delays and plan their daily travel.

  • 02

    Tourists

    They use the agent to find stops and plan multimodal trips across cities.

  • 03

    Transit Analysts

    They use the agent to research service patterns and station accessibility.

FAQ

Questions TransportAPI owners ask.

  • 01

    What areas does this MCP cover?

    This MCP provides data for bus, rail, tram, and underground services across Great Britain.

  • 02

    Do I need my own API credentials?

    Yes, you will need to enter your TransportAPI App ID and App Key from their developer portal to use this MCP.

  • 03

    Can I plan trips that include walking or cycling?

    Yes, the journey planning capability supports multimodal trips that combine walking and cycling with public transit.

  • 04

    Does it provide real-time arrival information?

    Yes, it includes real-time ETAs, delay indicators, and cancellation status for both buses and trains.

  • 05

    Which AI clients can I use with this?

    You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 06

    Can my AI check when the next bus is arriving at a specific UK bus stop?

    Yes! First use search_stops to find the bus stop by name or location (e.g., "Oxford Street" or "Piccadilly Circus"). This returns the Naptan stop ID. Then use get_bus_departures with that stop ID to see all upcoming departures with expected arrival times, line numbers, destinations, and any delay information. You can also use get_bus_arrivals to monitor incoming services. The API provides real-time predictions based on live vehicle tracking across Great Britain.

  • 07

    How do I plan a complete journey from my hotel to a UK attraction using public transport?

    Use the get_journey_plan capability with your hotel address or postcode as the origin and the attraction name or postcode as the destination. The TransportAPI journey planner will return complete multimodal itineraries combining buses, trains, trams, underground (tube), walking, and cycling with departure times, arrival times, total duration, number of changes, detailed legs with line names and operators, walking distances, and real-time disruption alerts. You can also specify a desired departure or arrival time for time-specific planning.

  • 08

    Can I check if there are any disruptions or engineering works affecting UK rail services?

    Absolutely! Use get_updates to fetch current service alerts and disruption notices across the UK transport network. You can filter by mode ("rail" for trains, "bus" for buses) to get targeted alerts. The results include affected lines or stations, disruption descriptions, severity levels, expected duration, and alternative route recommendations. For station-specific information, use get_rail_departures or get_rail_arrivals which include cancellation and delay indicators for individual services.

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