Moving from Marina to Iganmu is a short but busy trip that takes you from the heart of Lagos Island across the Eko Bridge to the mainland. While the distance is small, heavy traffic during rush hours can turn a 15-minute drive into a 45-minute or one-hour journey. This guide gives you the best paths, current high-inflation transport prices, and safety tips to ensure you have a smooth trip.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To avoid heavy morning traffic, move before 7:00 AM or wait until 10:30 AM for the off-peak period. For evening trips, leave Marina before 4:00 PM or delay your movement until after 8:00 PM when the Eko Bridge gridlock reduces.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
1 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
21 to 26 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+5 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to the Marina Train Station located near the outer Marina waterfront.
Use your Cowry Card to tap in and board the Blue Line Train heading towards Mile 2.
Enjoy the smooth train ride across the lagoon and alight at the National Theatre Station.
Exit the station and take a short walk or board a registered Keke to your exact street in Iganmu.
Ensure your Cowry Card is loaded with enough balance before getting to the station to avoid long queues at the ticket booth.
Check the train schedule beforehand as trains run at specific hourly and half-hourly intervals.
Hold your bags tightly when exiting the National Theatre Station, as the surroundings can be lonely during off-peak hours.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must be careful at major bus stops like Costain and Iganmu Under-bridge. Pickpockets are common in crowded spaces, and 'one-chance' buses can operate in poorly lit areas at night. Always keep your phone and wallet secure, and avoid moving alone after dark.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, the Lagos Blue Line Rail operates from Marina to Mile 2 and stops directly at the National Theatre Station in Iganmu. This is the fastest and most reliable option. Standard BRT buses do not run a direct dedicated lane to Iganmu from Marina, but regular regulated transport buses are available.
Distance
7.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦700 - ₦1,000
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+5 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
Eko Bridge
Because of current fuel price inflation, if you take the Blue Line train, it will cost you between ₦700 and ₦1,000. If you decide to go by yellow Danfo buses, expect to spend between ₦800 and ₦1,300 in total depending on traffic. A ride-hailing car will cost anywhere from ₦3,500 to ₦6,000.
Yes, the Lagos Blue Line train is much better, faster, and more comfortable. It bypasses all the traffic on Eko Bridge and gets you to the Iganmu area (National Theatre) in less than 15 minutes, whereas a Danfo can waste up to an hour in traffic during peak periods.
Commercial motorcycles (Okadas) are banned on the major highways, but you will find registered Kekes (tricycles) and mini-buses (Korope) operating the internal routes from Costain and around the Iganmu community roads.
Keep your car windows wound up completely and lock all doors. If you are inside a Danfo bus, keep your phones, laptops, and wallets deep inside your bag and do not hold them out in the open, as street urchins (Area Boys) sometimes exploit slow traffic to snatch items from unsuspecting commuters.