• ROUTE
  • COST
  • WALK
  • HUMAN

How to plan London journeys with your AI

Connect Transport for London to your AI client to turn natural language requests into precise travel itineraries.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to plan my London travel?

Your AI uses the get_journey tool to pull directions, walking distances, and fare estimates from Transport for London. You'll get a clear breakdown of routes and costs for any two points in the city.

Travel outcomes

What you'll get

The specific data your AI pulls for your trip.

ROUTE

Step-by-step directions

The AI finds the best transit paths. You'll see exactly which lines to take and where to switch.

COST

Fare estimates

The AI calculates the expected price for your trip. This helps you budget for Tube or bus travel.

WALK

Walking distances

The AI identifies how much walking is needed between stations. You'll know if you need to account for extra time.

HUMAN

Final navigation

The AI provides the data, but you handle the actual movement. You'll use the information to navigate the streets yourself.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and the TfL network.

  1. Identify locations

    Your AI parses your message to find the starting point and destination. It translates your text into specific station names or locations.

    get_journey

  2. Fetch transit data

    The AI calls the TfL system to find available routes. It looks for combinations of trains, buses, and walking.

    get_journey

  3. Calculate costs

    The AI checks the fare data for the selected route. It provides a price estimate based on the journey details.

    get_journey

  4. Format itinerary

    The AI organizes the raw data into a readable list. You receive a clear sequence of steps and distances.

    get_journey

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these prompts into your chat to begin planning.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed locations for your actual destinations.

Transport for London Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YHUtp0OMyIx3WxmYpTvQ8JqgQNcyVHMuEKqCxSJ7/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 — Transport for London capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transport-for-london-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YHUtp0OMyIx3WxmYpTvQ8JqgQNcyVHMuEKqCxSJ7/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Get me directions from [Paddington Station] to [Tower Hill] and tell me the fare.

  • How much does it cost to go from [Brixton] to [Camden Town] by bus?

  • Find the shortest walking distance between [South Kensington] and [V&A Museum].

  • Plan a journey from [Waterloo] to [Shoreditch High Street] including all transfers.

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Start here

Connect Transport for London once, then ask.

One click connects this MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking for directions immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI book a ticket for me?

    No. The AI can only retrieve journey information and fare estimates.

  • 02

    Does the AI know about real-time delays?

    The AI uses the data provided by the get_journey tool to give you the most current routing information available.

  • 03

    Can the AI change my Oyster card settings?

    No. The AI has no access to your personal payment methods or transit cards.

  • 04

    Can it plan a journey for a wheelchair user?

    Yes, if the tool returns accessibility data, the AI can include those details in your plan.

  • 05

    Will the AI tell me which carriage to board?

    No. The AI provides the route and station info, but specific carriage positioning is not part of the tool's output.

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