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Moving from Palmgrove to Cele takes you from the Ikorodu Road axis down to the busy Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. While the distance is not too long, the travel time depends heavily on the route you choose and the time of day. Because of fuel price hikes, fares change quickly, so you must always carry extra cash. You can take a direct yellow bus (Danfo) from nearby major parks or cut the journey into shorter stages using connecting buses.
Distance
11.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦1,100 - ₦1,700
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+63 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to the Palmgrove bus stop on the main Ikorodu Road and board a commercial yellow bus (Danfo) heading straight to Oshodi.
Alight at the last stop in Oshodi and walk carefully through the pedestrian walkways toward the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway terminal area.
Board another Danfo heading towards Mile 2 or Lagos-Badagry axis, and tell the conductor you will drop at Cele.
Drop at Cele bus stop, use the pedestrian bridge to cross over safely if your final destination is on the opposite side.
Always enter the bus with smaller cash notes ('change') because conductors struggle to look for balance in the morning.
Keep your bag in front of your chest when walking through the Oshodi crowd to prevent pickpockets from opening your zippers.
Confirm from the conductor that the bus is taking the expressway and not passing inside the narrow street markets to save time.
It is best to hold at least ₦2,500 to ₦3,000 for a round trip if using public buses. Fares fluctuate based on the fuel situation of the day, rain, or heavy traffic gridlock.
No, direct public buses from Palmgrove straight to Cele are very rare. You will almost always have to stop and switch buses at either Oshodi or Ojuelegba/Lawanson.
Walk quickly to well-lit areas where security guards or transport union officials (Agbero) are standing. Look for active commercial buses going back towards Oshodi, as Oshodi remains active late into the night and offers easy connection back to Palmgrove.
Yes. The second leg of your journey from Oshodi to Cele uses the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, which is a major route for fuel tankers and container trucks. Always maintain safety awareness when walking or boarding buses around these large vehicles.
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Status
Verified Route
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Best Time to Travel
For morning trips, leave before 6:30 AM to beat the heavy traffic building up around Ojuelegba and Oshodi. For afternoon trips, 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM is usually free. In the evening, try to move before 4:30 PM or wait until after 8:30 PM when the heavy workers' rush has reduced.
Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at Oshodi Interchange and Cele bus stop, especially in the early mornings and late nights. Pickpockets are common in these crowded areas. Keep your phones and wallets inside your bags, do not hold them loosely in your hands. Avoid showing expensive items and do not enter any bus that looks suspicious or has passengers whispering to each other.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, but only for part of the journey. You can use the BRT bus or Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Blue Line / Red Line connection) from Palmgrove to move down towards Yaba, Oshodi, or Surulere. However, there is no direct BRT or train line that drops inside Cele bus stop on the expressway. You must still use a local Danfo or private ride to complete the last leg.
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+63 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-14 to -9 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
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Areas Affected
Ikorodu Road