Moving from Osapa London to Ijora takes you from the Lekki axis straight into the heart of mainland-island gridlocks. While the distance is not too long on paper, the traffic on this route can be very heavy, especially where the Island links the Mainland. Knowing the exact bus stops to change buses will save you time and money.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the morning rush, leave Osapa London before 6:00 AM. For off-peak travel, the best window is between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Avoid travelling towards Ijora between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM because of heavy container truck movements.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-8 to -3 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+11 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke ride from your street inside Osapa London out to the main highway express.
Board a yellow Danfo bus going to Obalende. The bus will follow the Lekki-Epe Expressway and pass through Victoria Island.
Walk to the Mainland park at Obalende and board another Danfo heading towards Costain or Ijora.
Drop at the final bus stop just before the bridge descends into the industrial area.
Always enter the bus with 'change' (small naira notes) to avoid fights with Danfo conductors.
Hold your phone tightly when you are changing buses at Obalende Under-bridge.
If you do not see a direct Ijora bus at Obalende, take a bus going to Costain and drop at the Ijora diversion.
Avoid late-night movements around the Ijora bridge area as street lights rarely work there.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The main threat is pickpocketing and 'one-chance' buses at Obalende and under Eko Bridge. Always lock your car doors and keep your phone inside your bag when standing at the bus stops.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or rail system from Osapa London to Ijora. However, you can access the standard BRT buses when you reach Obalende to continue your journey towards the Mainland.
Distance
24.5 km
Duration
1h 50m
Total Cost
₦1,800 - ₦2,600
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+11 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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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
Because of recent fuel price increases, going by public commercial Danfo will cost you between ₦1,800 and ₦2,600 in total. If you prefer using an Uber or Bolt car, expect to pay anywhere from ₦7,500 to ₦11,500 depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
No, you cannot get a single direct Danfo bus from Osapa London to Ijora. You must take a bus first to a major transit hub like Obalende or CMS, and then board a second bus that goes directly into Ijora.
The safest time is during daylight hours, specifically between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM. At night, visibility is very poor on the Ijora bridge and under-bridge areas, which increases the risk of bag-snatching and harassment.
The best way to avoid the trucks is to use the road very early in the morning before they start moving, or ask your driver to take the Carter Bridge/Idumota diversion if Eko Bridge is completely blocked by port-bound trailers.