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Traveling from Dolphin Estate in Ikoyi to Marine Beach in Apapa involves navigating across Lagos Island and mainland bridges. Expect multiple changes using 'Danfo' buses or 'Keke Napep' (tricycles). Traffic is a major factor, so planning your travel time is key.
Distance
18.0 km
Duration
1h 0m
Total Cost
β¦650 - β¦1050
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From Dolphin Estate, take a 'Keke Napep' or 'Danfo' bus going towards Obalende.
At Obalende, look for a 'Danfo' bus heading to CMS.
From CMS, find a 'Danfo' bus specifically going to 'Apapa Wharf' or 'Marine Beach'. These buses often pass through Costain and Ijora.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Dolphin Estate, take a 'Keke Napep' or 'Danfo' bus going towards Obalende.
At Obalende, look for a 'Danfo' bus heading to CMS.
From CMS, find a 'Danfo' bus specifically going to 'Apapa Wharf' or 'Marine Beach'. These buses often pass through Costain and Ijora.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Dolphin Estate β Marine Beach corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦4,800
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
The best times to travel are mid-morning (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) or late afternoon (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM) to avoid the worst of the morning and evening rush hours. Early mornings (before 6:30 AM) can also be quick. Avoid peak hours (6:30 AM - 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM) if possible.
Safety Rating
Medium. While generally safe during the day, pickpocketing is common in crowded buses and markets. Evening travel requires extra vigilance, especially around less populated areas or when waiting at poorly lit bus stops. 'One-chance' syndicates (robbers posing as public transport operators) can operate, so avoid empty buses or those with suspicious passengers, especially late at night. Always board buses at designated bus stops.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is available for parts of this route, specifically from Obalende/CMS towards Costain, offering a faster and more structured option for those segments. There is no intra-city rail service for this specific route. The national rail line (Lagos-Ibadan) does not serve intra-Lagos travel to Marine Beach.
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Dolphin Estate β Marine Beach corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦4,800
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
10 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
9 to 14 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.14x)
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
Dolphin Estate Road
Marine Beach β Dolphin Estate
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