Moving from Cele Express to Epe is a long journey that takes you across different parts of Lagos. You will move from the mainland area, pass through parts of the island, and head deep into the Epe outskirts. Because of current fuel prices and high transport inflation, fares change quickly, so always carry extra cash. Depending on your budget and how much comfort you want, you can use yellow commercial buses (Danfo), join corporate carpools, or take big coaster buses from major garages.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
The best time to leave Cele is early in the morning between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM so you can beat the heavy traffic at Oshodi and Ajah. If you miss the morning window, wait until the off-peak period between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the roads are a bit clearer.
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
11 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
13 to 18 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Stand at Cele Bus Stop along the expressway and board a direct Danfo bus going to Oshodi. Ensure you enter the bus quickly as the park is always busy.
Drop at Oshodi Under-bridge, walk inside the main Oshodi Interchange terminal, and look for the big buses or Danfos going straight to Ajah.
Alight at Ajah Bus Stop under the flyover. Walk towards the Epe park just by the side of the road or under the bridge where Epe drivers call for passengers.
Board the final Danfo or Coaster bus heading straight into Epe town and drop at the main T-Junction or central garage.
Always enter the bus with change (smaller naira notes) so the conductor will not hold your money or match you with another passenger at the bus stop.
Hold your bags tightly across your chest when walking through Oshodi and Ajah under-bridge to avoid pickpockets.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is passing through the expressway or taking inside routes before you enter.
Keep your family updated on your location because the road to Epe is very long and phone networks can fluctuate in some forest parts.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must be very careful at night. Watch out for pickpockets at Cele Express and Oshodi Under-bridge. Do not show your expensive phones or money in crowded garages. Avoid traveling to Epe late at night because some parts of the Lekki-Epe Expressway are dark and lonely after dark.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus or train from Cele to Epe. However, you can use the standard BRT buses from Oshodi to CMS or Ajah to shorten your journey before connecting to Epe via regular commercial buses.
Distance
68.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦3,000 - ₦4,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
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Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
It is best to carry at least ₦6,000 to ₦8,000 in cash. Even though the normal transport cost is lower, sudden traffic jams, rainfall, or a scarcity of buses can make drivers hike the fares instantly.
No, you cannot find a single commercial bus that goes directly from Cele to Epe. You must stop at intermediate places like Oshodi, CMS, or Ajah to change buses.
The latest safe time to start this journey is 4:00 PM. The trip takes over two hours, and you do not want to be looking for an Epe bus at Ajah late in the evening when the road becomes lonely and dark.
Yes, you can order a ride-hailing car from Cele to Epe, but it is very expensive. Because of fuel inflation and the long distance, it will cost you between ₦25,000 and ₦40,000, and you may also have to pay for the toll gate fees.