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Moving from Lakowe to Victoria Island (VI) means traveling along the busy Lekki-Epe expressway corridor. Because of heavy traffic gridlock during peak hours, a trip that should take about an hour can easily drag into two to three hours. Commuters can choose between public Danfo buses, Coaster buses, or private ride-hailing services depending on their budget and need for comfort.
Distance
38.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
β¦1,800 - β¦2,700
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Walk or take a short Keke ride from your house to the main Lakowe Bus Stop on the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Board a commercial Danfo bus going to Ajah and drop at Ajah Under-bridge.
From Ajah Under-bridge, walk to the park and board another Danfo bus heading to CMS or Obalende, and tell the conductor you will drop at Victoria Island (maruwa or sandfill).
Take a short Keke or walk from the expressway drop-off point into your final destination inside Victoria Island.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk or take a short Keke ride from your house to the main Lakowe Bus Stop on the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Board a commercial Danfo bus going to Ajah and drop at Ajah Under-bridge.
From Ajah Under-bridge, walk to the park and board another Danfo bus heading to CMS or Obalende, and tell the conductor you will drop at Victoria Island (maruwa or sandfill).
Take a short Keke or walk from the expressway drop-off point into your final destination inside Victoria Island.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Lakowe β Victoria Island corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦8,400
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, you should leave Lakowe between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM. If you miss this window, wait until 10:00 AM when the traffic reduces. For evening return trips from VI, leave before 4:00 PM or wait until after 8:30 PM.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must look after your bags and phones at busy bus stops like Ajah Under-bridge and CMS. Pickpockets operate heavily in crowded spaces. Avoid moving very late at night because of one-chance buses (fake commercial buses used by criminals to rob passengers).
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no functional train or rail service on this Lekki-Epe axis yet. High-capacity Lagos City Buses (regulated standard buses) operate from Ajah to CMS/VI, but they do not have a dedicated, closed BRT lane here, so they still stand in the same traffic with other cars.
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Lakowe β Victoria Island corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦8,400
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
-15 to -10 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Lekki-Epe Expressway
Victoria Island β Lakowe
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