Moving from Ebute Metta to Kirikiri takes you from the old mainland hub towards the industrial and residential zone near Apapa. Due to high fuel prices and daily Lagos traffic, your journey requires connecting through major hubs like Oyingbo, Costain, or Mile 2 using Danfo buses, Keke, or ride-hailing services. Planning around peak periods and knowing the right junctions will make your movement smooth and stress-free.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Depart between 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM for off-peak regular movement. For morning rush hours, leave by 5:30 AM to bypass the heavy buildup along the Costain and Mile 2 axis.
Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at major connection hubs like Oyingbo and Mile 2. Keep your phones and wallets secure from pickpockets, especially during early morning and late night rushes. Avoid night movements near isolated industrial patches in Kirikiri.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or Rail line from Ebute Metta straight into Kirikiri. However, you can use the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Blue Line) from National Theatre Station nearby to reach Mile 2, which cuts out most road traffic.
Distance
16.5 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,500 - ₦2,300
Status
Verified Route
Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
6 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
8 to 13 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+135 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Take a short walk or enter a local Keke from your point in Ebute Metta to the main Oyingbo Bus Stop.
Board a standard yellow Danfo bus going directly to Mile 2. Ensure you hear the conductor calling Mile 2 before entering.
Drop at Mile 2 under-bridge, cross safely using the pedestrian ways, and locate the park for buses or Keke heading into Kirikiri.
Enter a final Danfo or Keke heading straight into Kirikiri town or the prison community axis.
Always carry smaller Naira notes ('change') to avoid severe arguments with Danfo conductors.
Hold your bags tightly when navigating the crowded walkways at Mile 2.
Confirm if the Kirikiri bus is going to 'Lighter Terminal' or 'Town' so you do not drop at the wrong end.
Check the weather before leaving; a small shower completely changes the transport situation at Mile 2.
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How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+135 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
Herbert Macaulay Way
By public Danfo bus, the current total cost falls between ₦1,500 and ₦2,600 depending on the exact route and your connection points. If it rains or traffic is terrible, expect fares to go higher.
Yes, partially. You can take a short ride from Ebute Metta to the National Theatre Station iniganmu, board the Blue Line Train straight to Mile 2, and then enter a final Keke or Danfo into Kirikiri. This saves you from road traffic entirely.
The morning rush from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM is very tough around Costain and Mile 2. In the evening, the closing rush from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM creates intense bottlenecks as trucks and commuters struggle for space.
Yes, because Kirikiri is very close to the Apapa port complexes and has major shipping terminals. Regular movements of heavy container trucks often block the Berger Suya and Kirikiri road entrances, causing sudden slow movements.