Moving from Obalende on the Lagos Island to the Trade Fair Complex along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway takes you from the central business hub across the lagoon down to the busy West Africa trade corridor. The journey goes through major transit points like Costain, Mile 2, and Maza Maza. Because of high transport inflation and fuel price hikes, fares change quickly, but this guide gives you the exact paths, landmarks, and realistic current price ranges to make your trip smooth and safe.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Leave between 6:00 AM and 6:45 AM if you want to avoid the heavy morning rush on the bridge. For afternoon travel, the best time is between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Avoid starting your journey between 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM because workers heading back to the mainland create massive gridlock.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-4 to 1 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+12 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to the main Obalende Under-bridge Motor Park and look for conductors calling out 'Mile 2 direct'. Board the yellow Danfo bus.
Stay on the bus as it drives across Eko Bridge, through Costain, and down the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Drop at the final stop which is Mile 2 under-bridge.
At Mile 2, cross the pedestrian bridge to the other side of the road facing Badagry. Enter another Danfo going to Trade Fair or Okokomaiko.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Trade Fair bus stop. The bus will pass Maza Maza, Agboju, and Alakija before arriving at your destination.
Always enter the motor park to board your bus instead of standing by the roadside to avoid 'one-chance' criminal buses.
Hold small change (N100, N200, N500 notes) in your hand to pay the conductor so you do not get delayed or mixed up with other passengers' change.
Count your money before you enter the bus and secure your zipper bags tightly, keeping them in front of you.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is passing through the expressway or the inner local road before you sit down.
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Safety Rating
Medium - You must be very alert, especially around Mile 2 and Maza Maza under-bridge. Watch out for pickpockets and area boys who target people carrying bags. Keep your phone and wallet safe inside your bag, lock your zips, and avoid night travel if you can.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, the Blue Line Rail runs from Marina to Mile 2, which covers a huge part of this route and helps you skip traffic completely. From Mile 2, you can easily get standard regulated buses or local Danfos to finish your journey to Trade Fair.
Distance
36.0 km
Duration
2h 0m
Total Cost
₦1,500 - ₦2,200
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+12 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 hikes, the total cost by public transport ranges from ₦1,500 to ₦2,600 depending on if you use the standard Danfo bus or mix it with the Blue Line train. If you choose a private ride-hailing car, it will cost between ₦9,500 and ₦14,000.
No, the Blue Line train currently stops at Mile 2. When you reach Mile 2 by train, you must come down to the road level and enter a short Danfo bus or Keke to complete the rest of your journey to Trade Fair.
It is not advisable to travel through Mile 2, Maza Maza, or Trade Fair corridors past 8:30 PM if you are using public buses. These areas become dark, and activities of pickpockets, traffic robbers, and area boys increase significantly at night.
If a conductor shouts 'Enter with your ₦500 or ₦1,000, no change!', make sure you find the exact amount before entering. If you enter without exact change, the conductor will couple you with another passenger at the bus stop, which can delay you for a long time or lead to arguments.