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This transport guide provides an exhaustive breakdown of commuting from Palmgrove on the Lagos Mainland to Abijo on the Lekki-Epe axis. Due to heavy traffic congestion on the Lekki corridor and current fuel price realities, planning your movement with correct fare expectations is necessary for a stress-free trip.
Distance
46.5 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
β¦2,300 - β¦3,700
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Walk to the Palmgrove Bus Stop on Ikorodu Road and board a yellow Danfo bus or BRT bus heading to CMS or Obalende.
Drop at CMS Bus Stop or Obalende Park, then walk to the Lekki/Ajah park section and board a big Coaster bus or a Danfo heading straight to Ajah.
Drop at Ajah Under-bridge. Walk past the market area to the roadside park where buses load heading towards Epe or Lakowe, and board a bus going to Abijo.
Inform the driver or conductor that you will drop at Abijo Bus Stop. Once you alight, you can take a local Keke or a short Okada to your final destination inside Abijo.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk to the Palmgrove Bus Stop on Ikorodu Road and board a yellow Danfo bus or BRT bus heading to CMS or Obalende.
Drop at CMS Bus Stop or Obalende Park, then walk to the Lekki/Ajah park section and board a big Coaster bus or a Danfo heading straight to Ajah.
Drop at Ajah Under-bridge. Walk past the market area to the roadside park where buses load heading towards Epe or Lakowe, and board a bus going to Abijo.
Inform the driver or conductor that you will drop at Abijo Bus Stop. Once you alight, you can take a local Keke or a short Okada to your final destination inside Abijo.
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30-60 Min
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush hour, it is best to depart Palmgrove between 5:30 AM and 6:15 AM. For afternoon or off-peak travel, move between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. If traveling in the evening, note that Lekki-bound traffic from the Mainland peaks heavily between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
Safety Rating
Medium - Commuters must remain highly vigilant against pickpockets at busy interchanges like CMS, Costain, and Ajah. Avoid displaying phones in slow-moving traffic, especially near the Ajah Under-bridge and around Sangotedo at night. Ensure you enter only marked commercial buses (Danfo) at designated motor parks to avoid 'One-Chance' criminal vehicles.
BRT / Rail / Water
The Lagos BRT system is available for the first leg of the journey along the Ikorodu Road corridor (from Palmgrove to TBS or Costain). The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Blue Line) can also be used if you connect from Yaba/National Theatre to Mile 2, but it does not serve the Lekki-Epe axis. There is currently no direct BRT or rail service down the Epe Expressway to Abijo; this section relies strictly on standard Danfo buses, Coaster buses, and ride-hailing options.
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 Palmgrove β Abijo corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦9,900
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Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
1 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
22 to 27 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.17x)
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Ikorodu Road