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This is a detailed transport guide for travelling from Agege in the mainland area of Lagos to Lakowe, a rapidly growing community along the Lekki-Epe Expressway corridor. The journey moves from the busy mainland hub across the lagoon down to the outskirts of the island. It requires combining local commercial buses, also called Danfo, or using interstate-style long-distance buses to cross the city efficiently.
Distance
68.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
β¦3,100 - β¦4,500
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Walk or take a short Keke ride from your location in Agege to the popular Agege Under-Bridge or Pen Cinema bus stop.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus or a standard medium bus heading straight to Oshodi Interchange.
From Oshodi, look for the big coastal buses or Danfo heading to Ajah. This bus will take you through the Third Mainland Bridge down to the island.
Drop at Ajah, cross over to the garage facing the Epe highway, and enter a final Danfo or a shared car heading towards Lakowe town.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk or take a short Keke ride from your location in Agege to the popular Agege Under-Bridge or Pen Cinema bus stop.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus or a standard medium bus heading straight to Oshodi Interchange.
From Oshodi, look for the big coastal buses or Danfo heading to Ajah. This bus will take you through the Third Mainland Bridge down to the island.
Drop at Ajah, cross over to the garage facing the Epe highway, and enter a final Danfo or a shared car heading towards Lakowe town.
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Status
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Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy Lagos traffic, it is best to leave Agege very early between 5:00 AM and 6:15 AM, or during the mid-day off-peak window from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Avoid moving towards the island between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM unless you want to spend hours in gridlock.
Safety Rating
Medium - Commuters must stay alert, watch out for pickpockets at major terminals like Oshodi and Obalende, and avoid night travel along the isolated parts of the Lekki-Epe highway.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct single BRT lane or train from Agege to Lakowe. However, you can use the Lagos Ride-Hailing services, or connect via standard Lagos Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) high-capacity buses from hubs like Oshodi or Berger to Ajah, before taking a local bus to Lakowe.
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Agege β Lakowe corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦13,800
Available Riders Nearby
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-15 to -10 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Abeokuta Expressway
Lakowe β Agege
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