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Moving from Lekki Phase 1 to Ikotun takes you across the full length of Lagos, from the Island to the deep Mainland. Because of high fuel prices and heavy traffic, it is a long and expensive journey. You will need to change buses multiple times at major parks like CMS, Cele, or Oshodi. Planning your movement around peak hours is very important to avoid getting stuck on the road for hours.
Distance
42.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,500 - ₦4,000
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+255 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke ride from inside Lekki Phase 1 to the Lekki Bus Stop on the expressway.
Board a direct Danfo bus or a Coaster bus going to CMS or Obalende.
At CMS, look for a big Danfo bus going towards Cele Bus Stop or Oshodi via Third Mainland Bridge.
Drop at Cele Bus Stop, cross the express leg using the pedestrian bridge, and board a direct Danfo going straight to Ikotun.
Always enter the bus with 'change' (small denominations like ₦200 and ₦500) to avoid fights with the conductor.
Hold your bag firmly in front of your chest when crossing the bridge at Cele Bus Stop.
Ask the conductor if the bus is going through 'Express' or 'Aguda' so you know how fast you will arrive.
If you are confused, ask food vendors or shop owners for directions instead of random guys standing around the park.
Because of fuel price inflation, you should hold at least ₦4,000 to ₦5,000 in cash to cover all your connecting buses and any sudden price hikes by conductors due to rain or traffic.
No, there are no direct commercial Danfo buses from Lekki to Ikotun. You must stop and change buses at least twice, with CMS, Obalende, Cele, or Oshodi being the most common interchange points.
Only enter commercial buses at organized, major garages like the ones in Obalende, CMS, Cele, or Oshodi Interchange. Avoid boarding random vehicles that park on the highway or dark corners to pick up passengers.
The fastest option during heavy rush hour is to take a bus from Lekki to CMS, board the Blue Line Rail to Mile 2, and then take a short connection to Cele or get a direct Danfo from Mile 2 to Ikotun to bypass the Third Mainland and Oshodi road gridlock.
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst traffic, leave Lekki before 6:00 AM or after 10:00 AM. If you are returning from Lekki to Ikotun in the evening, leave before 4:00 PM or wait until after 8:30 PM to avoid the massive rush-hour gridlock.
Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at major interchange hubs like Oshodi, Cele, and Ikotun under-bridge, especially in the early mornings and late nights. Keep your phone and wallet inside your bag to avoid pickpockets and 'one-chance' criminals.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus or Train line from Lekki to Ikotun. However, you can use the Blue Line Rail from Marina/CMS to Mile 2 to cut beat traffic, or use standard BRT buses along parts of the Oshodi/Cele corridor before entering a local Danfo to Ikotun.
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+255 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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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
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Areas Affected
Lekki-Epe Expressway