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This guide covers the journey from the University of Lagos (Unilag) Akoka on the Mainland to Osapa London in Lekki on the Island. The trip requires crossing from the Mainland to the Island, usually via the Third Mainland Bridge, before driving down the Lekki-Epe Expressway. Depending on the time of day, traffic can change a short 35-minute drive into a long 2-hour journey.
Distance
28.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
β¦1,800 - β¦2,700
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Walk or take a campus shuttle from your faculty to the Unilag Main Gate. From the Main Gate, board a short-distance Danfo bus heading straight to Yaba Bus Stop.
At Yaba Bus Stop, look for the drivers calling out 'Obalende' or 'CMS'. Board a Danfo going to Obalende. The bus will ply Herbert Macaulay Way and cross over via the bridge.
Drop at Obalende and walk to the Lekki/Ajah park under the bridge. Board a big commercial Coaster bus or a Danfo heading towards Ajah. Inform the conductor that you will drop at Osapa London bus stop.
Drop at the Osapa London Bus Stop along the expressway. From the junction, you can enter a local Keke (tricycle) or a shared short-distance ride to take you deep inside the Osapa London estate.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk or take a campus shuttle from your faculty to the Unilag Main Gate. From the Main Gate, board a short-distance Danfo bus heading straight to Yaba Bus Stop.
At Yaba Bus Stop, look for the drivers calling out 'Obalende' or 'CMS'. Board a Danfo going to Obalende. The bus will ply Herbert Macaulay Way and cross over via the bridge.
Drop at Obalende and walk to the Lekki/Ajah park under the bridge. Board a big commercial Coaster bus or a Danfo heading towards Ajah. Inform the conductor that you will drop at Osapa London bus stop.
Drop at the Osapa London Bus Stop along the expressway. From the junction, you can enter a local Keke (tricycle) or a shared short-distance ride to take you deep inside the Osapa London estate.
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Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush heading to the Island, leave Unilag before 6:00 AM or wait until after 10:30 AM when the initial traffic dies down. If you are returning from Osapa London to Unilag in the evening, try to leave before 4:00 PM or wait until after 8:30 PM to avoid getting stuck on the Lekki-Epe Expressway and Third Mainland Bridge.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during daylight hours. However, commuters must be extra careful at major transport hubs like Yaba Bus Stop, Obalende, and CMS. Watch out for pickpockets who mix with the crowd, and avoid showing your phone or cash openly inside public buses. Late-night travel is not recommended due to one-chance buses and isolated walking paths near the Lekki expressway.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT corridor or commercial rail line connecting Unilag straight to Osapa London. However, you can use regulated large buses (LBSL) from Yaba to Obalende or CMS, and then enter another standard commercial bus or coaster bus heading to Lekki.
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 Unilag β Osapa London corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,600
Available Riders Nearby
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Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
3 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
6 to 11 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.16x)
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
University Road
Osapa London β Unilag
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