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GTFS Transit Data for United Kingdom - dft-gtfs by Department-for-Transport-UK

Detailed Overview of dft-gtfs Public Transport GTFS Data

The dft-gtfs GTFS feed, provided by Department-for-Transport-UK, delivers a comprehensive dataset for public transportation in United Kingdom. This feed, formatted in GTFS, covers an extensive network of 13309 routes and 307702 stops, making it indispensable for developers and transit enthusiasts working with detailed transit data and transport information.

With 665 operators contributing to this GTFS static feed, it ensures broad coverage and up-to-date scheduling in the GTFS format for a wide array of public transit options. The data spans a significant geographical area, primarily focusing on United Kingdom, as shown on the map, with routes extending over a total distance of 412790.8 km.

Valid from May 8, 2025 to February 8, 2026, this GTFS feed is a reliable resource for any project needing accurate and structured public transit data, whether you’re using a GTFS editor, building a transit app, or integrating GTFS realtime (GTFS RT) data into your systems.

Whether planning a journey or conducting transport research, the dft-gtfs feed provides the precise GTFS static data required to create insightful and user-friendly transportation solutions.

Transit Data for United Kingdom - dft-gtfs by Department-for-Transport-UK with Stops on Map

Enhanced and Corrected GTFS Data Resources (2025-05-10)

Our team has addressed the most critical bugs in the dataset and rectified any inconsistencies to ensure optimal data quality.

Review our procedures list by clicking on the following link.

  • Enhanced GTFS Data for United Kingdom - Corrected & Enriched

    Our latest version of the dft-gtfs GTFS feed has been fully corrected and enriched, ensuring it meets the highest GTFS standards. This updated feed addresses critical bugs and errors, providing accurate and reliable transit data for United Kingdom. Our team has followed a detailed list of procedures to bring the source data up to GTFS format standards, making it indispensable for developers and transit planners.

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    SHA256: bb92cfe270552906ec1a88efce9f7109219981a7dd4f64491edb7f34ed0991ec

    You can download the latest improved GTFS feed, now free of inconsistencies, ensuring that your project has the best data available. This work is licensed under a Busmaps_licence_v1..

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  • GTFS Data Validation Report

    We’ve included a detailed GTFS data validation report, offering insights into any errors or warnings within the feed. This report is crucial for developers working with GTFS static data, ensuring that your applications and analyses are based on clean and accurate information. This work is licensed under a Busmaps_licence_v1..

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  • GeoJSON Format Data for Advanced Analysis

    For advanced users, we have also prepared the transit data in GeoJSON format, compatible with open-source tools like QGIS. This format is perfect for those requiring enhanced spatial analysis capabilities alongside their GTFS data. This work is licensed under a Busmaps_licence_v1..

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Source data - (2025-05-09)

We obtain the GTFS directly from official sources, but it may contain errors or be unsuitable for use.

Check the source and improved validation files to observe the disparities.

  • GTFS Source Data for United Kingdom - Official and Licensed

    The dft-gtfs GTFS feed contains the original source data directly obtained from official providers in United Kingdom, formatted in the GTFS standard. This data serves as the foundation for public transit applications and transit research. While it offers a comprehensive base, it is recommended to carefully review the data, as it may contain errors or inconsistencies that could impact its immediate usability.

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    SHA256: 9cf5438c4575df6527943a1b662f352e0853a8fe24f2724e1e7465eec7b642ff

    This source data was downloaded from this link. This source data is licensed under OGL

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  • GTFS Data Validation Report

    To ensure a clear understanding of the integrity of the original source data, we provide a detailed mobility data validation report. This report highlights any errors or warnings found in the source GTFS data, offering insight into areas that may require attention during data usage.

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Overlapping feeds

Feed Name Stops Overlap Number of overlapping stops.
We calculate duplicated stops using our own formula including geographic locations 		Routes Overlap Number of overlapping routes.
We calculate duplicated routes using our own formula taking into consideration geographic locations
great-britain 303757 (98.73%) 11900 (89.41%)
east-midlands-dft 30471 (9.9%) 1136 (8.54%)
tfgmgtfsnew 1907 (0.62%) 597 (4.49%)
tfgmgtfsnew2 2 (0%) 337 (2.53%)
dft-coach-cif 22 (0.01%) 250 (1.88%)
discoverpassenger-gonortheast 4046 (1.32%) 246 (1.85%)
discoverpassenger-intalink 8 (0%) 244 (1.83%)
discoverpassenger-gocornwallbus 1626 (0.53%) 175 (1.31%)
discoverpassenger-oxfordbus 133 (0.04%) 117 (0.88%)
discoverpassenger-eyms 1947 (0.63%) 112 (0.84%)
discoverpassenger-morebus 2088 (0.68%) 111 (0.83%)
discoverpassenger-bluestar 1343 (0.44%) 88 (0.66%)
discoverpassenger-carouselbuses 250 (0.08%) 79 (0.59%)
discoverpassenger-newportbus 1222 (0.4%) 77 (0.58%)
fintraffic 41 (0.01%) 73 (0.55%)
generic-eu 41 (0.01%) 73 (0.55%)
discoverpassenger-hedinghamandchambers2 3 (0%) 72 (0.54%)
discoverpassenger-metrobus 72 (0.02%) 66 (0.5%)
discoverpassenger-salisburyreds 701 (0.23%) 62 (0.47%)
discoverpassenger-plymouthbus 1081 (0.35%) 61 (0.46%)
discoverpassenger-ccts-gbr 1157 (0.38%) 57 (0.43%)
discoverpassenger-mcgillsse 1439 (0.47%) 56 (0.42%)
discoverpassenger-westcoastmotors 1252 (0.41%) 54 (0.41%)
discoverpassenger-swindonbus 758 (0.25%) 44 (0.33%)
discoverpassenger-konectbus - 40 (0.3%)
discoverpassenger-kennections2 484 (0.16%) 27 (0.2%)
discoverpassenger-courtney 816 (0.27%) 20 (0.15%)
discoverpassenger-godevonbus 678 (0.22%) 18 (0.14%)
blablacar - 5 (0.04%)
flixbus - 5 (0.04%)
idbus - 5 (0.04%)
ulmer-eisenbahnfreunde 23 (0.01%) 2 (0.02%)
buenosaires-transporte - 1 (0.01%)
colectivos-buenos-aires - 1 (0.01%)
tuvisa-euskotran 27 (0.01%) -