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This guide provides practical public transport options from Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Lagos Island. It covers yellow buses (Danfo), tricycles (Keke Napep), and essential local intelligence to ensure a smooth journey through Lagos city.
Distance
6.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
β¦500 - β¦900
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Walk or take a 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) from your specific location in Dolphin Estate to the main Falomo Bus Stop.
At Falomo Bus Stop, board a yellow 'Danfo' bus heading towards 'CMS' or 'Obalende'. Confirm with the conductor that it goes past CMS Bus Stop.
Alight at CMS Bus Stop. Tafawa Balewa Square is a very short walk from CMS (around 5-10 minutes, depending on your exact destination within TBS).
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Walk or take a 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) from your specific location in Dolphin Estate to the main Falomo Bus Stop.
At Falomo Bus Stop, board a yellow 'Danfo' bus heading towards 'CMS' or 'Obalende'. Confirm with the conductor that it goes past CMS Bus Stop.
Alight at CMS Bus Stop. Tafawa Balewa Square is a very short walk from CMS (around 5-10 minutes, depending on your exact destination within TBS).
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Dolphin Estate β Tafawa Balewa Square Area corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦2,700
Available Riders Nearby
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Early mornings (before 6:30 AM) or late mornings (after 9:30 AM) and mid-afternoons (between 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM) are best to avoid peak hour traffic. Weekends generally have lighter traffic, making travel quicker.
Safety Rating
Medium. The route is generally safe during the day as it is busy and central. At night, standard urban precautions apply. Be aware of pickpocketing in crowded buses and bus stops. 'One-chance' incidents are less common on such short, busy city routes but always advise using established public transport options and avoiding isolated areas.
BRT / Rail / Water
No direct BRT or rail line from Dolphin Estate to TBS. You can connect to BRT from Obalende to CMS, which is very close to TBS, but this requires an initial ride to Obalende.
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 Tafawa Balewa Square Area corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦2,700
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
-1 to 4 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
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 roads
Tafawa Balewa Square Area β Dolphin Estate
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