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Moving from Ajah to Orile means traveling from the Island side of Lagos deep into the Mainland. It is a long journey that takes you through the Lekki axis, across the lagoon to Lagos Island, and down towards the old industrial and residential hub of Orile-Iganmu. Because of the long distance and heavy traffic on the bridges, you need a clear plan to survive the stress and save your money.
Distance
42.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,500 - ₦3,800
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Go to the main Ajah Under-bridge motor park. Board a direct big yellow bus (Danfo) or a Coaster bus heading to CMS or Marina.
Drop at CMS Under-bridge. Walk carefully through the pedestrian path towards the Outer Marina road where buses head to Mile 2 or Orile.
Board another Danfo heading towards Mile 2, Volks, or Festac, and tell the driver or conductor that you will drop at Orile.
Stay alert as the bus drives past Costain. Drop at the main Orile Bus Stop or under the Orile flyover bridge.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Go to the main Ajah Under-bridge motor park. Board a direct big yellow bus (Danfo) or a Coaster bus heading to CMS or Marina.
Drop at CMS Under-bridge. Walk carefully through the pedestrian path towards the Outer Marina road where buses head to Mile 2 or Orile.
Board another Danfo heading towards Mile 2, Volks, or Festac, and tell the driver or conductor that you will drop at Orile.
Stay alert as the bus drives past Costain. Drop at the main Orile Bus Stop or under the Orile flyover bridge.
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Status
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Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the morning rush, leave Ajah before 5:30 AM. If you miss that, wait until 10:00 AM when the Island-bound traffic reduces. For evening travel, avoid leaving Ajah between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM because workers returning from the Free Zone and deeper Epe clog the expressway.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally busy and safe during the day, but you must look sharp. Pickpockets operate heavily around CMS Under-bridge and Costain. Keep your phone and wallet inside your bag, not your back pocket. Avoid moving through Orile or Costain late at night (after 9:00 PM) because of boys who look for who to rob or harass.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, partial availability. There are no direct BRT buses from Ajah to Orile, but you can use the Blue Line Rail system once you get to Marina/CMS. The Blue Line train runs directly from Marina station to Orile-Iganmu station, which is the fastest way to bypass all the traffic on Eko Bridge and Costain.
Always ask for a physical or SMS-linked waybill receipt when sending a package via Surulere couriers. This serves as your legal proof of dispatch.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Ajah → Orile corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦9,100
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-3 to 2 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Always ask for a physical or SMS-linked waybill receipt when sending a package via Surulere couriers. This serves as your legal proof of dispatch.
Areas Affected
Lekki-Epe Expressway