Mamaafrik1:

thanks for these,can you help me with(lagos-ibadan,i stay in lagos) the take off time and the boarding venues in lagos

hakeem4:


https://nigerianprice.com/lagos-ibadan-train/

Mamaafrik1:

any info. on take off venues from lagos,cost and the TRAVEL time duration from lagos to ibadan?

Teespice:


Hi.

The train station is at Alagomeji, Yaba. The cost depends on the coach. First class is between 5k to 6k then the regular costs 2600.

The timing is in the morning and evening. I cannot remember the exact time. The duration of the journey is two hours maximum. It may be more than that because of the stops the train would make at intervals.

So sorry for late replies. Saturdays are usually very busy for me.

marvellously:
Dear folake4u congratulations girl, thank God for finishing strong, a lot of persons started this journey with you but stopped along the way but I'm genuinely happy for you can't wait till next year by God's grace for mine too

folake4u:


Thank you very much Marvellous.

I'm telling you.

Yeah,I can't wait for yours next.

marvellously:
You're welcome.
Amen.
Please keep that your posting plug for me biko ehn, abuja ways

folake4u:


Focus on finishing your University program first.

marvellously:
Ah
I'm in 400lvl n by next week I'll be done with my last paper n move to final year sooo

folake4u:


Alright. Congrats in advance.

Till then sha.

marvellously:
Amen
Thank you,
I'll hold you on your words

folake4u:


You're welcome.

Lmao. Nor hold me oh.

folake4u:


Thank youuuuuuuuuu Mama!!!

Amennnnnnn oh, a resounding Amen to that!

The AC was freezing cold too oh. I wore short sleeves and a short gown too. I had goosebumps all over me.

I saw many fine people (men and women). One of the railway station men tried chyking me but I nor send am.

Trust Nigerians na, there were people too who were selling tickets for ridiculous amount. It was annoying actually.
Omo! How I carried my luggage ehn, I pushed so many people as the "agbero" that I am.

Really, there's nothing in this life. I saw a lot of poor people and I can really say that it pays to be kind, because you don't know what the other person is going through.

Yessssssss! I'd love to use the train again. The interior is really beautiful.

folake4u:
This was my first time boarding a train ride and it was eventful yet awesome.
Many Nigerians have taken to using the railway service as against road trips(which is farther, fear of bandits, and bad roads).
For instance, from Abuja to Benin is 10-12hrs straight by road.

There are different railway stations in Nigeria and they ply several routes which includes:
1. Ujevwu-Itakpe.
2. Abeokuta-Ibadan
3. Lagos-Abeokuta
4. Lagos-Ibadan
5. Abuja-Kaduna

The Beginning:
There are two railway stations in Kogi State, Ajaokuta Railway station and Itakpe Railway station.
I boarded a bus from Abuja at Jabi Motorpark, I told the bus driver I was going to Itakpe Railway station but he dropped me at Ajaokuta Railway Station instead.
From Abuja to Itakpe is 3hrs, the price is 3,500-4k.
From Abuja to Ajaokuta is 5hrs. The driver collected 2,500 from me.
So, choose your poison. I prefer anyone drops at Itakpe Railway Station though (because it's the last and most important bus stop).
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The train leaves twice in a day, morning and afternoon and so I had missed the morning train, and so I waited for the afternoon train.
Morning train leaves Itakpe at 8:30am while that at Ajaokuta is 9:23am.
Afternoon train leaves Itakpe at 2:45pm, that of Ajaokuta is 3:38pm.
Tickets are sold 20-30mins to the train arrival at Ajaokuta Railway station.
There are two types of tickets sold here.
1. First class- N5,500.
2. Economy class- N3000.

I boarded the First Class coach because I wanted comfort and less noise.

From Ajaokuta to Agbor is 3hrs and so I got to Agbor at 6:30pm(instead of 6:12pm) because there was delay at the earliest train station in Uromi.

I boarded a bus at Agbor Railway Station to Benin for N2,000 and I arrived safely home and dry.

Share your train ride experience here, whether Ujevwu-Itakpe, Abeokuta-Ibadan, Lagos-Abeokuta, Lagos-Ibadan, or Abuja-Kaduna.

Pic 1: Train station at Ajaokuta, Kogi State.
Pic 2-3: Waiting area of passengers. These passengers were very tired. Some of them like me missed their morning train ride.
Pic 4: Arrival of morning train passengers who want to board vehicle to Abuja.

MissEfe:
I want to travel from benue state to delta state by train, but i dont know how to go about it..
If i should go to Itakpe or ajaokuta. Pls help

folake4u:


Hi there.
Please go to Itakpe railway station. The one at Ajaokuta is closed for now due to communal clash.

Safe journey ahead.

MissEfe:


Thank you so much..
But can you throw in more info bcus i am kind of new here in middle belt..
Is the Itakpe railway station operating? Thanks

folake4u:


The Itakpe railway station is operating. I used it two weeks ago.

MissEfe:

Thank you very much..

folake4u:



From the Benue State that you're in, you can go to the car park and tell them you're going to Itakpe railway station.


You're welcome.

MissEfe:


I am being sceptical cus of the flood news in kogi, i dont know if the train station is affected by the flood.. I dunno if you have an idea about this

folake4u:


Wetin concern train station with flood?
The railway station is on the outskirts of town and cannot be affected by flood.

I understand your fears. But you're safe.

MissEfe:

Thank alot
I'm just being cautious cus I'm heavily pregnant...
Thanks again

folake4u:


Ohh my!

Seeing your condition, I'd advice you tell the carpark people at Benue State to drop you at the Itakpe railway station itself oh.
When you get to the railway station, you will go to the ticket section and pay for your ticket.
Also show them your ID card at the ticket point.
You can board Economy class which is 3k or First Class which is 5,500.
If you are like me that doesn't like noise and for comfort, you can use the First Class (if you can afford it).
Secondly, ALWAYS be at alert when they arrive a terminal so you don't miss your destination point. Where in Delta are you stopping at?
Ujevwu or Agbor?

Congrats in advance.

I don't mind the cost price. I'm going to stop at abraka,

folake4u:


Okay that's nice then.
After Agbor, the next point is Abraka.

I wish you safe journey ahead.

MissEfe:


Thank you very much
Remain bless dear...
I really appreciate

samwash:
Nigerians are just getting use to train transportation, train transportation suppose to be one of the cheapest means of transportation. In my own opinion, these transactions fair are much.