Moving from Lakowe (on the Lekki-Epe axis) to Ketu Mile 12 means traveling from the far eastern outskirts of the Island down to the busy markets of the Mainland. The journey crosses the lagoon and passes through major traffic hubs. Because of the long distance, you will need to change buses at least two or three times if you are using commercial transportation. Total travel time depends heavily on the time of day and road congestion.
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Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush-hour traffic, it is best to leave Lakowe before 5:30 AM. If you miss that early window, wait until the off-peak period between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the roads are much clearer. For evening travel, try to avoid moving between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-11 to -6 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Take a local commercial bus or a Keke from Lakowe junction heading towards Ajah.
Drop at Ajah, cross the road via the pedestrian bridge, and board a bigger Danfo heading directly to Oshodi or CMS.
If you took the Oshodi bus, drop at Oworonshoki bus stop just after crossing the Third Mainland Bridge. If you went via CMS, drop at Outer Marina and enter a mainland-bound bus.
From Oworonshoki, enter a short-distance Danfo heading towards Mile 12 or Ikorodu, which will take you directly through Ketu and drop you at the Mile 12 market axis.
Always enter a bus with your smaller change (called 'alawe' or 'change') ready in your hand to avoid fierce arguments with conductors.
Hold your bags tightly in front of your chest when walking through the crowd at Ajah and Ketu.
Listen carefully to the conductor when they call the bus destination so you do not board a vehicle going to the wrong side of the Mainland.
Keep your phone inside your deep pocket or zipped bag, especially when sitting near the window in slow traffic.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must be very careful at major connection points like Ajah, Oshodi, and Ketu Under-bridge. Pickpockets operate heavily in these crowded areas. Avoid showing your phone or carrying cash in your hands. If you are traveling late at night, stay in well-lit areas and only enter buses that have full passengers.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct train service connecting this specific route. However, high-capacity blue BRT buses and regulated standard buses run heavily along the Ikorodu Road corridor, meaning you can easily catch a BRT once you get to Ojota or Ketu to complete your final stretch.
Distance
54.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,800 - ₦4,200
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 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
Lekki-Epe Expressway
If you are using public Danfo buses, you should hold at least ₦4,500 to ₦5,000 to cover all connection points and sudden price increases. If you want to use a private ride-hailing car, budget between ₦20,000 and ₦28,000 to cover the distance and the tolls.
The only way to avoid the heavy traffic is to cross the Ajah axis before 6:00 AM. Once it gets past 6:30 AM, the bottlenecks at Ajki, Jakande, and the approach to the Third Mainland Bridge can add hours to your travel time.
No, there are no direct BRT buses from Lakowe to Mile 12. You have to take normal commercial buses or Keke to Ajah or CMS first, then you can find structured buses or BRT corridors to take you down Ikorodu Road into Ketu and Mile 12.
Yes, but you must be extremely alert. Ketu Mile 12 is a very busy market zone full of loaders and cart pushers. Keep your luggage close to you, never leave your bags unattended for a second, and agree on a price before allowing any local porter to touch your loads.