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Navigating from Osborne Foreshore on Lagos Island to Ijanikin on the Badagry Expressway is a significant journey across Lagos. This guide offers practical public transport options, crucial safety advice, and estimated costs to help you travel efficiently and safely.
Distance
40.0 km
Duration
3h 0m
Total Cost
β¦1,000 - β¦1,800
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From Osborne Foreshore, take a 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) or a local 'Danfo' (commercial bus) to Obalende or CMS.
At Obalende or CMS, look for a 'Danfo' heading towards Mile 2 or Badagry. Confirm with the 'conductor' (bus assistant) that they are indeed going to Mile 2.
From Mile 2, locate the buses going towards Badagry. Board a 'Danfo' clearly marked for 'Ijanikin' or 'Badagry'. Reconfirm with the conductor.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Osborne Foreshore, take a 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) or a local 'Danfo' (commercial bus) to Obalende or CMS.
At Obalende or CMS, look for a 'Danfo' heading towards Mile 2 or Badagry. Confirm with the 'conductor' (bus assistant) that they are indeed going to Mile 2.
From Mile 2, locate the buses going towards Badagry. Board a 'Danfo' clearly marked for 'Ijanikin' or 'Badagry'. Reconfirm with the conductor.
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30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦8,700
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
The best times to travel are early morning (before 6:00 AM) or mid-day (between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM) to bypass the worst of Lagos's infamous traffic. Travel on weekends (Saturdays or Sundays) typically experiences lighter traffic flow.
Safety Rating
Medium. Daytime travel is generally secure, but travelers should remain vigilant against 'one-chance' vehicles, especially when boarding buses or shared taxis from less-crowded or unmarked stops late in the evening. Pickpocketing can occur in packed buses and at busy bus stations. Always prioritize boarding from well-lit, active bus stops.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) services are available from CMS/Obalende to Mile 2, offering a more structured travel option. However, there is no direct BRT route from Mile 2 to Ijanikin, requiring a transfer to a regular commercial bus ('Danfo'). There is currently no rail service available for this specific intracity route.
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 Osborne Foreshore β Ijanikin corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦8,700
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
Osborne Road
Ijanikin β Osborne Foreshore
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