• ROUTE
  • COST
  • LOCATIONS
  • DECISION

How to plan UK public transport journeys with your AI

Connect TransportAPI to your AI client to turn natural language requests into detailed travel plans and price comparisons.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to plan my UK travel?

Your AI uses TransportAPI to find stations, build specific travel routes, and pull current train fares. You get a complete itinerary and price comparison without leaving your chat interface.

The outcomes

What you get from your AI

The AI handles the data heavy lifting so you can focus on the schedule.

ROUTE

Custom itineraries

The AI builds step-by-step directions between any two points. You get specific departure times and connection details.

COST

Price comparisons

Your agent pulls real train fares for different times or routes. You can quickly see which option is cheapest.

LOCATIONS

Station lookups

The AI identifies exact station names and locations. This ensures your journey starts and ends at the right place.

DECISION

Human review

The AI presents the data, but you decide which route fits your schedule. You make the final call on which ticket to buy.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI translates your travel needs into specific API calls to fetch real-time UK transport data.

  1. Locate stations

    The AI finds the correct stations or stops based on your destination. It ensures the names match the official UK transport network.

    search_transport_places

  2. Map the route

    Once the locations are set, the AI calculates the best way to get from A to B. It looks for connections and timing.

    plan_public_transport_journey

  3. Check ticket costs

    The AI looks up the specific fares for the routes it found. This allows you to compare different travel times.

    get_train_fares

  4. Present options

    The AI organizes the routes and prices into a readable format. You receive a clear summary of your travel choices.

    plan_public_transport_journey

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your planning.

Starting points

Replace the station names and times with your actual travel details.

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"
    }
  }
}
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  • Plan a journey from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston for tomorrow morning.

  • Find the cheapest train fares from Birmingham New Street to Leeds for Friday afternoon.

  • Search for all transport places near Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Compare the travel times and prices for a trip from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central.

  • Claude
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  • Cursor
  • VS Code
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  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
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Start here

Connect TransportAPI once, then ask.

Just link the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start planning immediately.

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FAQ

Common questions

  • 01

    Can the AI book the tickets for me?

    No. The AI can find fares and plan the route, but you must complete the actual purchase yourself.

  • 02

    Does it work for bus or coach travel?

    No. This specific tool is built for train and public transport data via the TransportAPI manifest.

  • 03

    Can I change my travel dates through the AI?

    Yes. You can ask the AI to look up different dates or times to see how prices and routes change.

  • 04

    Will the AI delete my saved journeys?

    No. The AI only reads and processes data to answer your questions; it has no permission to delete your personal data or history.

  • 05

    Can the AI tell me if a train is delayed right now?

    The AI uses the tools provided to plan journeys and check fares, but it does not have a real-time live delay tracking tool.

  • More questions about TransportAPI? The Connector page answers them. See everything the TransportAPI Connector can do

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