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Moving from the packed residential streets of Shomolu to the busy commercial hub of Lekki means crossing from the Lagos Mainland over to the Island. Because of the heavy daily traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge and Ikoyi network, your travel time can stretch from 45 minutes to over two hours. Commuters have a choice between using traditional yellow Danfo buses, combining standard connections like the BRT system, or ordering private ride-hailing rides.
Distance
24.5 km
Duration
1h 50m
Total Cost
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Walk or enter a short Keke from your house in Shomolu to the popular Pedro Bus Stop or Palmgrove Under-bridge.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus going to Obalende. The driver will head down Ikorodu Road and cross the Third Mainland Bridge.
Drop at Obalende, walk down to the Lekki/Ajah park, and enter another Danfo heading towards Lekki Phase 1 or Ajah.
Drop at your final bus stop along the expressway, or enter a final short Keke or Marwa if your office is deep inside the street.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk or enter a short Keke from your house in Shomolu to the popular Pedro Bus Stop or Palmgrove Under-bridge.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus going to Obalende. The driver will head down Ikorodu Road and cross the Third Mainland Bridge.
Drop at Obalende, walk down to the Lekki/Ajah park, and enter another Danfo heading towards Lekki Phase 1 or Ajah.
Drop at your final bus stop along the expressway, or enter a final short Keke or Marwa if your office is deep inside the street.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Shomolu β Lekki corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,000
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β¦1,600 - β¦2,500
Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To avoid the worst peak hour traffic, leave Shomolu before 6:00 AM for morning runs, or move after 10:00 AM when the early rush settles. For the evening return, travel before 4:00 PM or delay your movement until after 8:30 PM.
Safety Rating
Medium - Shomolu can have issues with area boys and sudden street clashes, especially around crowded junctions at night. On the Lekki corridor, stay alert for pickpockets at busy bus stops like Under-bridge and avoid walking alone in dark corners late at night.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or train track running all the way from Shomolu to Lekki. However, you can use the standard BRT bus service along Ikorodu Road to reach Obalende or CMS, then switch to standard Island buses to enter Lekki.
During downpours, fares from Ojuelegba to Surulere or Yaba increase by 50% due to local drainage overflows. Pre-book rides or wait out the storm in terminal cafes.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Shomolu β Lekki corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,000
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
7 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
13 to 18 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.22x)
During downpours, fares from Ojuelegba to Surulere or Yaba increase by 50% due to local drainage overflows. Pre-book rides or wait out the storm in terminal cafes.
Areas Affected
Ikorodu Road
lekki β Shomolu
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