How to Use the TransportAPI MCP in Cline

Build dashboard components for UK transit data with Cline.

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Build fare comparison widgets

You can write a component that lets users compare ticket prices across routes. Cline executes code that calls `get_train_fares` between two stations, returning the necessary data structure for your front end. It even writes the tests to validate those price comparisons.

Develop live departure dashboards

Need a dashboard that updates in real time? Cline allows you to write code that fetches live status using `get_live_bus_departures` and `get_live_train_departures`. It handles the API calls, ingests the JSON, and generates a styled component ready for staging.

Implement postcode-based location services

Write a function that solves for physical locations. You can use `get_transport_by_postcode` to translate a UK address code into actionable data, then follow up by calling `get_nearby_bus_stops` to find all relevant stops nearby.

Setup guide

Set up TransportAPI MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type transportapi-alternative-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest TransportAPI refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transportapi-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about TransportAPI MCP in Cline

Cline runs end-to-end tasks. You can write a script that takes inputs (like two stations) and uses `plan_public_transport_journey` to generate the full itinerary, which you then use to populate your dashboard component.

It provides structured travel data: timetables, live departure times, and fare quotes. This is perfect for building typed API clients that interact with transit information.

Yes. You add the server via the sidebar. Because it's a coding agent, Cline treats the tools like any other imported library, making integration straightforward for component building.

You can write code to fetch detailed calling patterns. The tool `get_train_service_details` gives you the full breakdown of a train's route, which is useful for auditing or advanced display components.

This server mainly handles public transit schedules, real-time departure times, and location identifiers (GPS coordinates, postcodes). It doesn't handle personal user account credentials.

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