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Use TransportAPI with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. UK public transport intelligence. live departures, journey planning, train fares, timetables, and postcode-based station search via AI.

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

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Complete set · 12 capabilities

The complete TransportAPI capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with TransportAPI.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through TransportAPI.

  1. 01

    Get transport by postcode

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

  2. 02

    Get live train departures

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

  3. 03

    Get bus route timetable

    Get the scheduled timetable for a bus route

  4. 04

    Get bus service

    Get details of a bus service route

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through TransportAPI.

  1. 05

    Get live bus departures

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

  2. 06

    Get nearby bus stops

    Find bus stops near a GPS location

  3. 07

    Get nearby transport places

    Find transport locations near GPS coordinates

  4. 08

    Get train fares

    Great for price comparison. Get ticket prices between two stations

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through TransportAPI.

  1. 09

    Get train service details

    Get the full calling pattern of a train service

  2. 10

    Get train station timetable

    Get the scheduled timetable for a train station

  3. 11

    Plan public transport journey

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

  4. 12

    Search transport places

    Search for train stations and bus stops by name

Observed, not estimated

961ms average. Fast in production.

TransportAPI is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1248ms
Aug 20Today
Fastest day
752ms
Slowest day
1248ms
14-day trend
Stable+4%

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_A7ZQbyLX3oS5tWkOj5ZwRNqG3jsQhrT7Q58iGEXg/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-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_A7ZQbyLX3oS5tWkOj5ZwRNqG3jsQhrT7Q58iGEXg/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

FAQ

Questions TransportAPI owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I find my TransportAPI credentials?

    Log in to your TransportAPI dashboard, and you will find your App ID and App Key under your 'Account' or 'Apps' section. Copy and paste them below.

  • 02

    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.

  • 03

    Can the agent plan a journey from coordinates?

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

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