TfL London Transit

Real-time London TfL transit data — Tube arrivals, bus predictions, line status, disruptions, journey planning, and route information. Uses TfL's single unified REST API for all modes. API key optional (free, recommended for higher rate limits).

When to Use

• User asks about the Tube, London Underground, TfL, or London public transport
• User mentions specific Tube lines (Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Waterloo & City)
• User asks "is the Northern line running" or "when's the next Tube"
• User mentions London stations (King's Cross, Oxford Circus, Waterloo, Victoria, Paddington, etc.)
• User asks about London buses, DLR, Overground, Elizabeth line, or trams
• User asks about TfL service status, delays, disruptions, or planned closures
• User asks about Oyster, contactless, or TfL fares
• User asks about journey planning in London

Data Sources

TfL has a single unified REST API (api.tfl.gov.uk) that returns JSON for ALL modes — Tube, bus, DLR, Overground, Elizabeth line, trams, river bus, cable car. No protobuf, no SIRI, no multiple feed formats. Just one clean REST API with consistent JSON responses.