Skip to content
Vinkius

TransportAPI Connector for AI agents.

12 live capabilities

Plan real-time UK train and bus journeys with live transit data.

Live agent request TransportAPI / Connector

Waiting for input…

AI Agent

Why people use TransportAPI

TransportAPI for Managing UK Rail Disruption Alerts

With this Connector, you just ask your agent. It checks the live feed and tells you exactly what's happening with the Northern Line or the Great Western Railway. You get the facts, the severity, and the recommended alternatives in one sentence.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Gemini
  • Cursor
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Windsurf

What Vinkius changes

You get a dedicated UK travel analyst inside your AI client.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

  1. Real-world use case 01

    Avoiding a morning commute delay

    A commuter asks their agent if the Northern Line is running okay.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Planning a multi-modal holiday

    A tourist wants to get from London to the coast.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Verifying station accessibility

    A traveler with a stroller needs to know if a station has a lift.

Complete set · 12capabilities

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 Capability

    Get bus arrivals

    Get a list of buses arriving at a specific UK stop. This shows real-time ETAs and operator details.

  2. 02 Capability

    Get bus departures

    See all upcoming bus departures from a specific stop. It includes destination info and delay notices.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get journey plan

    Generate a multimodal trip between two locations. It maps out rail, bus, and walking legs in one itinerary.

  4. 04 Capability

    Get rail departures

    Get the full list of train departures for a UK station. It shows calling points and service types.

Capability set02 / 03

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through TransportAPI.

  1. 05 Capability

    Get rail route

    Find the specific train route between two stations. It lists all calling points and typical frequencies.

  2. 06 Capability

    Get rail services

    List all train services calling at a specific station. This helps you see the full scope of rail connectivity.

  3. 07 Capability

    Search stops

    Search for UK bus stops by name or landmark. This is useful for finding the correct Naptan stop ID.

  4. 08 Capability

    Get timetable

    Access the full scheduled timetable for a UK bus line. It covers weekday, weekend, and holiday patterns.

Capability set03 / 03

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through TransportAPI.

  1. 09 Capability

    Get updates

    Fetch active rail and bus disruption alerts. Use this to see if a specific line is currently delayed.

  2. 10 Capability

    Get rail arrivals

    Check which trains are arriving at a specific station. This includes platform numbers and cancellation status.

  3. 11 Capability

    Get station info

    Get detailed metadata for a rail station. It covers accessibility features, facilities, and staffing hours.

  4. 12 Capability

    Get stop info

    Retrieve specific details for a bus stop. It lists served lines, accessibility features, and stop types.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask TransportAPI to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use TransportAPI from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview
Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP
https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aEnDVP9vYpaRF0s62gmXVIgMCtfGkpxcqZqV4kLL/mcp
  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it TransportAPI, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable TransportAPI for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work TransportAPI can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for anyone who needs to navigate the UK transit system without the headache of manual searching. It's perfect for commuters, travel developers, and transit researchers.

01

Daily UK Commuter

Checks for train delays or bus arrivals before leaving the house to avoid being stranded.

02

Mobility App Developer

Integrates real-time UK transit data into a custom travel app or navigation capability.

03

Transit Analyst

Researches rail station facilities and regional bus service patterns for planning reports.

04

UK Tourist

Plans multi-city trips using a mix of rail, bus, and cycling routes.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep TransportAPI connected.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Gemini
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • ZCode
  • Cline
  • Zed
  • Continue
  • Kiro
  • Roo Code
  • Zencoder
  • Goose
  • Void
  • Augment Code
  • Amp
  • Qodo
  • Tabnine
  • Pieces
  • Sourcegraph Cody
  • JetBrains
  • Warp
  • Amazon Q
  • Antigravity
  • BoltAI
  • Raycast
  • Jan
  • LM Studio
  • AnythingLLM
  • Open WebUI
  • Msty
  • Cherry Studio
  • LibreChat
  • TypingMind
  • Chorus
  • 5ire
  • n8n
  • LangChain
  • LlamaIndex
  • CrewAI
  • Vercel AI SDK

Before you connect

Questions about TransportAPI.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can TransportAPI MCP track London buses?

Yes, it covers all bus operators across the UK, including Transport for London (TfL). You can get live ETAs and delay info for any stop.

Does TransportAPI MCP show train platform numbers?

Yes, it provides real-time platform numbers for rail departures, so you know exactly where to stand before your train arrives.

Can I use TransportAPI MCP to plan a trip with a bike?

Yes, the journey planner is multimodal. It can include cycling legs alongside rail and bus routes to help you plan a complete door-to-door trip.

Does TransportAPI MCP give real-time rail delays?

It provides live disruption alerts for the entire UK rail network, including expected durations and reasons for the delays.

Can TransportAPI MCP find bus stops near a specific landmark?

Yes, you can search for stops by name or landmark, and the agent will find the closest ones along with the lines they serve.

Does TransportAPI MCP work for regional UK travel?

It covers all regions of Great Britain, from local bus routes to national rail services, making it useful for both local and long-distance travel.

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.

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.

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.

One connection away

Give your agent a direct line to TransportAPI.

Connect TransportAPI once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.

Explore every Connector No credit card required · Free tier available