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Travelodge breakfast: £10.95 adults, £8.95 children. Monday–Friday 6:30am–10am. Saturday–Sunday 7am–10am. Hot and cold buffet. More variable than Premier Inn but £2 cheaper. Worth it if you eat a full cooked breakfast. Skip for just coffee and toast.

Travelodge Breakfast Times 2026

Travelodge breakfast times in 2026 are consistent across most UK locations, though some variations exist — always confirm when booking:

DayStartFinish
Monday – Friday6:30am10:00am
Saturday – Sunday7:00am10:00am
Bank Holidays7:00am10:00am

Note that unlike Premier Inn, which extends its weekend breakfast to 10:30am, Travelodge keeps the same 10am cutoff seven days a week. For late weekend risers, Premier Inn is the more accommodating choice.

Travelodge Breakfast Price 2026

GuestPriceWhat You Get
Adults (16+)£10.95Unlimited hot and cold buffet
Children (under 16)£8.95Same unlimited access
Children (under 3)FreeNo charge for toddlers

What's on the Travelodge Breakfast Buffet?

Hot Items

ItemQuality
Pork sausagesAcceptable — standard quality, variable freshness
Back baconAcceptable — often pre-cooked and kept warm
Scrambled eggsBelow average — buffet quality, often watery
Baked beansGood — Heinz, reliable
Hash brownsAcceptable — better when freshly stocked
Grilled tomatoesAcceptable — variable by location

Cold Items

  • Cereals — Cornflakes, Weetabix, Coco Pops, granola
  • Toast — white and brown bread, toasters at the buffet
  • Yoghurts — plain and fruit
  • Fresh fruit — orange segments, limited selection
  • Pastries — at selected locations only, not universally available

The cold selection at Travelodge is notably more limited than Premier Inn. Pastries and a strong fresh fruit section are not guaranteed. If the continental selection matters to you, Premier Inn is the more reliable choice.

Travelodge vs Premier Inn Breakfast — Direct Comparison

FactorTravelodgePremier Inn
Adult price£10.95£12.99
Hot buffet qualityAcceptable — variableGood — consistent
Cold continentalBasic — cereals, toastExtensive — pastries, fresh fruit
Weekend finish10:00am (same as weekday)10:30am
FreshnessVariable by locationGood — frequently restocked
Best forBudget-focused staysQuality-focused stays
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BritBreakfast Verdict: 3/5 — Fine, Not Great

At £10.95 Travelodge breakfast offers functional value for budget travellers who need a hot cooked breakfast before an early start. The quality is more variable than Premier Inn — the food depends heavily on how well the specific hotel manages its buffet. At its best, it is a solid budget breakfast. At its worst, the eggs are watery and the bacon is pre-cooked and lukewarm. The £2 saving over Premier Inn buys you a meaningfully less reliable experience. For most stays, we recommend paying the extra £2 for Premier Inn breakfast. If you're purely on a budget, consider whether Greggs from £1.95 or Wetherspoons from £5.99 makes more financial sense nearby.

Travelodge breakfast runs Monday to Friday 6:30am to 10am and Saturday to Sunday 7am to 10am at most UK locations. Unlike Premier Inn, Travelodge does not extend weekend breakfast to 10:30am — the cutoff is 10am every day. Always confirm with your specific hotel when booking.

Travelodge breakfast costs £10.95 for adults (16+) and £8.95 for children under 16 in 2026. Under-3s eat free. It is a fully unlimited hot and cold buffet. Booking breakfast with your room at the time of booking is usually cheaper than paying on arrival.

No — Premier Inn breakfast is consistently better than Travelodge. Premier Inn has more variety in the cold continental section, fresher and more reliably stocked hot items, and a 10:30am weekend finish vs Travelodge's 10am. Premier Inn costs £2 more per adult (£12.99 vs £10.95) but the quality difference is noticeable and worth it for most travellers.

This varies by location and availability. Some Travelodge Bar Cafés are open to the public for breakfast — check with your local Travelodge directly. In most cases, walk-in breakfast is subject to availability and may not always be possible, particularly during busy periods.

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