Moving from the industrial hub of Iganmu to the upscale peninsula of Lekki requires crossing from the mainland to the island. While the distance is not too long, Lagos traffic can drastically affect your travel time. Commuters can choose between local Danfo buses, a modern smart train connection via the Lagos Blue Line rail, or private ride-hailing services. This guide breaks down the exact routes, real-world prices updated for current fuel inflation, landmarks, and smart survival tips.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush-hour traffic, leave Iganmu before 6:00 AM. For off-peak afternoon movement, travel between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM. If you are returning in the evening, avoid leaving Lekki between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM unless you are ready to sit in gridlock.
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
8 to 13 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.22x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+38 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or enter a local Keke from your inside location in Iganmu to the main road at Costain Bus Stop or near the National Theatre.
Board a commercial yellow bus (Danfo) going to CMS or Obalende. The bus will pass over Eko Bridge.
Drop at CMS, cross over the pedestrian bridge, and enter the direct Danfo heading towards Lekki/Ajah. Inform the conductor you will drop at Lekki Phase 1 or your specific round-about.
Always enter the bus with 'change' (small naira denominations) to avoid fierce arguments with conductors who do not have balance.
Hold your phone tightly and secure your pockets when navigating the crowd at CMS bus stop.
Listen carefully to the conductor when they call out the destination so you do not enter a bus going straight to Ajah without stopping at Lekki.
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Safety Rating
Medium - You must stay sharp at major transit centers like CMS and Costain, especially early in the morning and late at night, because pickpockets and one-chance operators target distracted travelers.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, high availability. The Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line has a station right at National Theatre (Iganmu) which takes you straight to Marina/CMS. From CMS, you can easily connect to regulated standard corridor buses or direct Danfos heading to Lekki.
Distance
24.5 km
Duration
1h 35m
Total Cost
₦1,400 - ₦2,200
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+38 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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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
Funsho Williams Avenue
If you are using public commercial Danfo buses, you should budget between ₦1,400 and ₦2,200 in total. If you choose the Blue Line train and connect with a standard bus, it will cost around ₦1,100 to ₦1,800. Private ride-hailing options range anywhere from ₦6,500 to ₦11,000 depending on traffic surge.
No, the Blue Line train currently operates from Okokomaiko and Mile 2 through Iganmu (National Theatre) and stops at Marina/CMS on Lagos Island. From Marina, you must drop and take a road bus, Danfo, or taxi to complete your journey down to Lekki.
The safest option at night is to use a registered ride-hailing service that tracks your movement via GPS. If you must use public transport, take the Blue Line train from Iganmu to Marina as it is highly secure, and then enter a fully loaded commercial bus from the designated park at CMS rather than waiting under bridges.
If you leave by 6:30 AM, the journey can take anywhere from 80 to 120 minutes due to heavy bottlenecks around Costain and the Island. However, if you use the train to cross over to Marina first, you can slash that time down to about 50 to 70 minutes total because you bypass mainland traffic completely.