Benin City, the capital of Edo state, is about 360 kilometres away from Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom state. This is a route I'm very excited about because it provides a great way to break that long trip from Benin to Calabar into two (Calabar is about two hours away from Uyo).
As a matter of fact, this travel post works for both cities because all the transport companies that ply this route pass through Uyo on their way to Calabar and if your final destination is Calabar, you can just not stop in Uyo, and continue along. You can also get another vehicle going to Calabar at the same place you get off the bus from Uyo, if the transport company's last bustop is at Uyo.
Welcome to my first two-in-one road travel guide, guys.
Here are a few bus companies that ply the Benin to Uyo route.
Address: INE oil Ltd Off Km8 Benin-Lagos Expressway Euboumore Village, Benin.
Phone: 08036788464, 08062968337
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.abctransport.com/
AKPAKPAVA TERMINAL
Address: 12 Akpakpava Road by First Junction,Benin City.
Phone: 08150846930
Email: [email protected]
USELU LAGOS ROAD TERMINAL
Address: 202B Uselu Lagos Road, Near Ediaken Market, Benin City.
Phone: 08150846945
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://gigm.com/
Address: 135, Akpakpava Road, By 2nd East Circular Junction, Benin City.
Phone: 08064099501, 08071591479, 08186184488
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: http://www.faithmotorslimited.com/
Address: 9, New Lagos Road, Benin City.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0803 7418 913
Website: http://nsikmotors.com/
A trip to Uyo from Benin city will cost you around NGN3000 to NGN5000, depending on the transport company you use.
I'm going to discuss my three cardinal points now as it relates to this route.
As always, I advocate light packing, as this will save you a lot of stress. The buses along this route are also on the small side, so they're not exactly luggage friendly. This means that you have to decide if you're going to buy an extra seat, or you're prepared to haggle with the bus driver on how much it'll take to carry the extra luggage.
I woulsd advise that you send your heavy stuff via courier before you, that way, you can pick it up when you arrive.
This trip will take about 6 to 8 hours. The time difference is so large because it's a popular route thats usally quite crowded route and the roads are not in the best condition. This means that a lot of things could delay your trip.
Different transport companies use different stop, but a popular one is a fast food place in Abia State, not quite far from the government house. Now, you don't have to eat, but don't forget to use the bathroom, if you need to, at this stop.
For up to date information on bus fares and routes, please contact the transport companies directly as these are subject to change at any time at their discretion.
Safe Journey!