Noel Gallagher arrives for Oasis gig by train

Fans have been waiting 16 years to see Noel Gallagher and brother Liam perform with Oasis

Oasis star Noel Gallagher opted to get to Cardiff by train ahead of the band's much-hyped gig in the city on Friday.

Eagle-eyed fan Joey, 16, spotted the Mancunian rock star on one of the platforms at about 14:00 BST on Tuesday.

He said: "It felt so surreal seeing a rock icon live in the flesh. Their music has been such a big part in my parents' life and also mine too. I can't wait to see them both live on Friday."

Oasis kick off their global reunion tour at the Principality Stadium on Friday - the first gig as a band for 16 years - before performing in countries including the United States, Brazil and Australia.

Gallagher is not the first star to arrive in the capital by train ahead of big gigs in recent years.

Billy Joel was photographed standing next to a train manager in August last year on the London Paddington to Cardiff service.

The US singer-songwriter was on his way to his first ever gig in the Welsh capital after selling out the Principality Stadium.

Meanwhile Coldplay, who have stopped touring in the past due to environmental concerns, did the same in 2023.

Lead singer Chris Martin was spotted at Cardiff Central ahead of the band's two nights of gigs.

How do I get to Cardiff for the Oasis gigs?

Motorists have been advised to check the Traffic Wales website and plan ahead with the M4 motorway expected to be very busy ahead of both concerts.

Cardiff council said there would be a full road closure around the stadium on both concert days from 12:00 until midnight, with the full list of roads here.

They said event parking would be available at Sophia Gardens and the civic centre.

A park and ride service is also being operated by the council from the Sports Village in Cardiff Bay from 09:00 onwards.

Rail services are also expected to be very busy despite Transport for Wales providing extra capacity on trains in and out of Cardiff wherever possible.

GWR said it would be operating six extra trains out of Cardiff.

Due to the road closures, bus routes will be diverted with the full details found here.