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Moving from Coker (Surulere/Orile area) to Banana Island (Ikoyi) takes you from the Mainland to one of the most exclusive parts of the Island. Because of high fuel prices and heavy traffic, you need to plan your budget and your timing carefully. The journey requires changing buses at major connection points like Orile, Costain, or Obalende before using a final shuttle or ride-hailing car to enter the estate.
Distance
28.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
β¦2,200 - β¦3,500
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Walk or take a short Keke from your house in Coker to the main Coker Bus Stop on the Badagry Expressway.
Board a yellow Danfo bus going to Orile or Costain. Drop at Costain under-bridge.
At Costain, look for the big buses or Danfos going straight to Obalende via Eko Bridge.
From Obalende, enter a white Ikoyi/Banana Island shuttle bus or take a Keke heading towards inner Ikoyi, dropping at the Banana Island gate.
Pass through security screening at the gate and take the internal estate shuttle or walk to your final destination inside the estate.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk or take a short Keke from your house in Coker to the main Coker Bus Stop on the Badagry Expressway.
Board a yellow Danfo bus going to Orile or Costain. Drop at Costain under-bridge.
At Costain, look for the big buses or Danfos going straight to Obalende via Eko Bridge.
From Obalende, enter a white Ikoyi/Banana Island shuttle bus or take a Keke heading towards inner Ikoyi, dropping at the Banana Island gate.
Pass through security screening at the gate and take the internal estate shuttle or walk to your final destination inside the estate.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Coker β Banana Island corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,600
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, leave Coker between 5:30 AM and 6:15 AM. For afternoon or off-peak travel, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM is best. Avoid leaving the Island between 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM unless you are ready for severe gridlock.
Safety Rating
Medium - The Mainland leg requires high alertness, especially at Orile and Costain under-bridge where pickpockets operate. Once you cross over to Ikoyi and Banana Island, the environment is very secure, but you must carry a valid ID card to pass through the estate security gates.
BRT / Rail / Water
The Lagos Blue Line Rail is available nearby at the Mile 2 or Alaba stations, but it stops at Marina. You can take the train from Orile/Mile 2 to Marina to skip Mainland traffic, then enter a standard bus or taxi from Marina to Obalende and Ikoyi. Standard BRT buses also run from coastal areas to Obalende.
Avoid boarding roadside unofficial buses at Oshodi or Ojota. Always use the ticketing booths inside the official terminals to guarantee insurance and regulated boarding rates.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Coker β Banana Island corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,600
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
13 to 18 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.08x)
Avoid boarding roadside unofficial buses at Oshodi or Ojota. Always use the ticketing booths inside the official terminals to guarantee insurance and regulated boarding rates.
Areas Affected
Badagry Expressway