It’s easy to assume that celebrities are always whisked away in blacked-out cars, boarding private jets or escorted through VIP terminals.
But every now and then, the rich and famous give us a glimpse of normal life—and it turns out, they occasionally take the same trains, tubes, and bikes we do.
From Dua Lipa to Jay-Z, here’s a roundup of A-listers who’ve ditched their usual luxury for public transport—and the stories are both relatable and sometimes hilarious.
Dua Lipa Wheels Through London After Holidays
Fresh off a string of luxe holidays, Dua Lipa surprised fans on Tuesday by casually hopping off public transport in London.
Wearing a sleek black mini dress, she kept it low-key but stylish, wheeling her suitcase and toting bags like any regular traveler.
And this isn’t her first time: she and fiancé Callum Turner previously took the Eurostar together.
Noel Gallagher Takes the Tube to Oasis Rehearsals
Noel Gallagher recently turned heads when he boarded the District line solo en route to a secret studio for Oasis rehearsals with brother Liam.
The famously feuding siblings are reuniting for their first shows in 16 years—and while it’s a big deal for fans, Noel looked less than thrilled as he waited for his train at Paddington, despite being worth millions.
Adele Overcomes Trauma to Take the Tube Again
For Adele, the tube wasn’t just a convenience—it was a personal victory.
After avoiding the Underground for nearly 20 years due to the 7/7 London terror attacks, the singer shared during her Vegas residency how she finally faced her fear to get to a Mamma Mia-themed party at the O2 Arena.
Masked and surrounded by friends and security, she even nodded off during the journey.
Niall Horan’s Hilarious Train Fail
Niall Horan tried to enjoy a day of trainspotting with TikTok sensation Francis Bourgeois, but the trip turned into chaos.
After boarding multiple trains that all ended up cancelled, the pair couldn’t stop laughing.
It took four failed attempts before they reached their destination—documented in a 10-minute comedy of errors.
Eddie Redmayne Reads the News on the Bakerloo Line
Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne is no stranger to the tube.
He was spotted riding the Bakerloo line from Elephant and Castle, reading a newspaper in style.
Commuters barely noticed him—just another guy in a scarf catching up on the news.
Rod Stewart Sneaks to His Own Concert by Train
Rod Stewart and wife Penny Lancaster made an event of their tube ride to his O2 gig in 2017.
Decked in sunglasses and dark outfits, they tried to keep a low profile while Penny documented their mini adventure on Instagram.
Georgia Toffolo Glams Up for the NTAs—On the Tube
Georgia “Toff” Toffolo stunned in her red carpet gown…on the London Underground.
The Made In Chelsea star took the tube to the National Television Awards two years in a row, and even took the bus home after the event, proving you can mix glitz with practicality.
Harry Styles Keeps It Chill on the Northern Line
Harry Styles once rode the tube to see Elton John at the iTunes Festival.
Dressed down and leaning quietly in a carriage on the Northern Line, the superstar avoided attention and skipped the limo for a change.
These days, he’s more often spotted riding around London on a Lime Bike.
Mel B and the Spice Girls Go Underground
Mel B had no time to waste before a big Wembley show, so she hopped on the Jubilee line, makeup mirror in hand, touching up her look.
She wasn’t the only Spice Girl spotted on the tube—Mel C, Geri Halliwell, and even their husbands have all joined the commuter crowd at one point or another.
Jay-Z, Naomi Campbell, and More Keep It Humble
Jay-Z once surprised commuters by taking the underground from Waterloo with Chris Martin, Timbaland, and friends.
Meanwhile, Naomi Campbell joined TikTok’s Tube Girl on the Victoria Line for a dance—yes, really.
Emma Watson turned her tube journey into a literary mission, hiding copies of Maya Angelou’s Mom & Me & Mom for commuters to find.
And Timothée Chalamet rode a Lime Bike to his London film premiere—then posted about it.
Even Supermodels and Pop Queens Get the Train
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kendall Jenner, Kate Hudson, Nicole Scherzinger, and even Rihanna have all ditched luxury cars in favor of trains or tubes at least once.
From carrying suitcases to blending in with commuters, they’ve shown they’re not above a bit of public transport.
Proof That Stars Sometimes Travel Just Like Us
Whether it’s to avoid traffic, feel nostalgic, or simply out of necessity, celebrities on public transport are a rare but delightful sight.
So next time you’re sitting on the train, keep an eye out—you never know who might be sitting quietly in the next seat, headphones on and sunglasses in place.