Transport for London Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Plan journeys and check live transit status across the London network.
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Why people use Transport for London
Stop Tab-Switching for London Transit with Transport for London
This Connector puts all those feeds into one place. Your agent can pull the tube status, bus times, and road closures in a single turn. You get a clear answer on how to get home without the headache of manual searching.
What Vinkius changes
You get live, accurate London transit data in your chat interface without any manual setup.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
The Morning Commute
A user asks for the status of the Northern line and the next bus from their stop.
- Real-world use case 02
Tourist Navigation
A traveler wants to go from Westminster to Greenwich.
- Real-world use case 03
Road Planning
A delivery driver wants to know about disruptions on the A1.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete Transport for London capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Transport for London.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Transport for London.
- 01 Capability
Get arrivals
Get live predictions for bus arrivals at a specific stop. Use this to see exactly when the next vehicle is expected.
- 02 Capability
Get bike point detail
Get specific details for a single bike docking station. This helps you see the exact status of a Santander Cycle point.
- 03 Capability
Get bike points
Find nearby bike docking stations and check their availability. This is perfect for finding a bike for a quick trip.
- 04 Capability
Get journey
Plan a trip between two locations using addresses or postcodes. It returns multiple routes with costs, times, and step-by-step directions.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Transport for London.
- 05 Capability
Get line detail
Get specific information about a tube, overground, DLR, or tram line. This provides a deep dive into the specifics of a single route.
- 06 Capability
Get line routes
See the full sequence of stations served by a specific line. It helps you understand the entire path of a tube or tram route.
- 07 Capability
Get line status
Check the real-time status of all tube lines or specific ones by name. You can see if a line has good service or severe delays.
- 08 Capability
Get road disruptions
Find current road disruptions including the cause and estimated clearance times. It helps you stay ahead of traffic issues.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Transport for London.
- 09 Capability
Get road status
Check for major road congestion across the city. This shows if roads are clear or facing heavy traffic.
- 10 Capability
Get stop details
Get information for a specific bus stop or station. This is the best way to find the correct ID for arrival queries.
- 11 Capability
Search stop
Search for bus stops, tube stations, and river piers by name. It returns matching locations and modes to help you find the right starting point.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Transport for London to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Transport for London from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YHUtp0OMyIx3WxmYpTvQ8JqgQNcyVHMuEKqCxSJ7/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Transport for London, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Transport for London for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YHUtp0OMyIx3WxmYpTvQ8JqgQNcyVHMuEKqCxSJ7/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Transport for London URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Transport for London in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"transport-for-london": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YHUtp0OMyIx3WxmYpTvQ8JqgQNcyVHMuEKqCxSJ7/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Transport for London
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Transport for London, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"transport-for-london": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YHUtp0OMyIx3WxmYpTvQ8JqgQNcyVHMuEKqCxSJ7/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Transport for London
Ask Copilot: "Using Transport for London, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"transport-for-london": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YHUtp0OMyIx3WxmYpTvQ8JqgQNcyVHMuEKqCxSJ7/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Transport for London
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Transport for London, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"transport-for-london": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YHUtp0OMyIx3WxmYpTvQ8JqgQNcyVHMuEKqCxSJ7/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Transport for London
Ask Cline: "Using Transport for London, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add transport-for-london --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YHUtp0OMyIx3WxmYpTvQ8JqgQNcyVHMuEKqCxSJ7/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Transport for London
Ask Claude: "Using Transport for London, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Transport for London can move forward.
This is for anyone who navigates London daily and hates being surprised by a suspended line or a bus that never shows up. It is for people who need reliable, real-time data to plan moves.
Daily Commuter
Checks the status of the Central line and bus arrivals before leaving the house to avoid getting stuck in a station.
Travel Planner
Maps out multi-leg journeys across different modes like the Elizabeth line and river buses for a group trip.
Logistics Coordinator
Monitors road disruptions and congestion to plan delivery routes across the city.
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Before you connect
Questions about Transport for London.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Transport for London MCP check bus times?
Yes, it provides live arrival predictions for any bus stop in the city. You can ask your agent for the next few buses and it will show you the expected minutes until they arrive.
Does the Transport for London MCP include the Elizabeth line?
Yes, it covers the Elizabeth line, DLR, Overground, and Trams along with the standard Underground and bus networks.
Can I use the Transport for London MCP to plan a trip?
Absolutely. It can generate step-by-step directions between two locations, including walking distances and estimated fares.
Does the Transport for London MCP require an API key?
No, it doesn't. The data is pulled from the public Transport for London feed, so you can start using it immediately after connecting it.
Can I check for road closures with the Transport for London MCP?
Yes, it can find major road disruptions, including the cause of the delay and the estimated time for clearance.
Does the Transport for London MCP work for Santander Cycles?
It can find nearby bike docking stations and tell you how many bikes and docks are currently available.
Do I need an API key?
No! TfL's Unified API is completely free and open. No authentication required.
What transport modes are covered?
TfL covers: Tube (Underground), Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line, Tram, Bus, River Bus, Santander Cycles (Boris Bikes) and major roads across London.
Can I plan a journey between two locations?
Yes! Use get_journey with origin and destination (station names, addresses or postcodes). Returns multiple route options with duration, changes, walking distance and step-by-step directions.
Can I check live bus arrivals?
Yes! First use search_stop to find the stop ID by name, then use get_arrivals with that stop ID to get real-time bus arrival predictions.
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