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Welcome Break fuel prices and stations

Compare Welcome Break unleaded and diesel averages versus peer and UK benchmarks, see freshness coverage, and spot where this brand is currently cheapest.

41 stations across the UK.

Stations

Unleaded prices, sorted A–Z
Fuel type
41 stations
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Showing unleaded prices where available. Unleaded uses E10 where available, then unleaded fallback.

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Welcome Break Wyboston

A1 Great North Road Wyboston MK44 3AA

161.8p/L
Unleaded
Updated 09 Apr, 13:14Open 24 hours

Amenities

Amenities
  • Toilets

About Welcome Break

Brand type
Motorway
Stations tracked
41 stations
Rewards
No rewards listed
Current price data
Updated 22 Apr 2026

Welcome Break is a motorway service-area operator, so motorists usually use it as a full stopover (fuel, food, toilets, breaks) rather than a fuel-only forecourt.

The network and partner mix continue to evolve under Applegreen ownership, with individual service areas refreshed at different times and with different concession brands.

For route planning, the useful check is the exact site page for facilities and opening patterns, because food brands, EV charging availability, and forecourt services vary by location.

At a glance

  • Designed around motorway and trunk-road journeys with a strong convenience focus.
  • Fuel is part of a broader service-area offer including food, toilets, and rest breaks.
  • Pricing and amenities are shaped by high-throughput travel demand.

Fuel and energy options

  • Core fuels are typically available, with some locations offering broader energy options.
  • EV charging availability can be strong at some service areas but varies by operator mix.
  • Forecourt congestion can increase significantly during holiday and weekend peaks.

Loyalty and payment

  • Welcome Break fuel stops are multi-brand motorway environments, so loyalty usually follows the pump brand in use (e.g., Shell/Esso) rather than one Welcome Break fuel wallet.
  • Motorway convenience deals may still be useful, but fuel earn/redemption is generally governed by the fuel fascia's own rules.
  • Check the exact site and pump brand before fuelling if you are planning around loyalty value.

Who this brand suits

  • Long-distance drivers planning rest stops on strategic routes.
  • Families and business travellers who need toilets, food, and parking in one stop.
  • Users who prioritise convenience and reliability over lowest local price.

Before you go checks

  • Check live station status if you are timing a long-distance stop tightly.
  • Plan around peak travel windows where queue times can rise quickly.
  • If charging, verify connector type and potential wait time in advance.

Known variation note

Service-area facilities are broad but not identical; retailer mix and charging capacity vary by location.

Sources

Sources last reviewed 26 Feb 2026.

All-grade averages

Across E10/E5 for unleaded and B7/Diesel for diesel.

Unleaded177.7p/L
Diesel202p/L

Last updated 22 Apr 2026.

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Current Welcome Break fuel prices

Average prices by fuel type with UK comparisons.

Last updated: 22 Apr 2026
Premium Unleaded (E5)
189.3p
38 stations
15.1p (8.7%) above
UK average: 174.2p
Low 167.9pHigh 197.9p
Unleaded (E10)
177.7p
38 stations
20.6p (13.1%) above
UK average: 157.1p
Low 157.9pHigh 185.9p
Diesel (B7)
202p
41 stations
12.7p (6.7%) above
UK average: 189.3p
Low 190.9pHigh 205.9p
Premium Diesel (SDV)
212.7p
32 stations
4.6p (2.2%) above
UK average: 208.1p
Low 200.9pHigh 217.9p

All-grade averages use recorded E10/E5 and B7/Diesel prices. Fuel cards compare each grade against UK averages; availability varies by brand.

Quick summary

Fast read of how Welcome Break is performing right now.

Price position

Above UK average on tracked fuels.

Unleaded is 20.1p above UK average. Diesel is 10.8p above UK average.

Key insight

Welcome Break prices are typically 20.1p above the national average.

Use the comparison and distribution sections below for local context.

Most competitive areas

Best average unleaded value appears in Oxfordshire and Derbyshire.

Regional averages are directional and can change as fresh prices arrive.

Freshness coverage

0% of tracked stations have fresh prices.

Based on 38 stations with recorded unleaded prices.

Coverage snapshot

Strongest county coverage is Nottinghamshire.

4 stations in that county; 41 stations tracked overall.

Price comparison

Compare Welcome Break averages to motorway brand average and the UK benchmark.

What this means: Unleaded is 4.9p/L above the motorway brand average and 20.1p/L above the UK average. Diesel is 2.8p/L above the motorway brand average and 10.8p/L above the UK average.

Unleaded

Brand vs motorway brand average and UK average.

Brand avg
177.7p/L
Peer avgMotorway brand average

Benchmark: 172.8p/L

+4.9p/L
Pricier
Below benchmarkAbove benchmark
National avgUK average

Benchmark: 157.6p/L

+20.1p/L
Pricier
Below benchmarkAbove benchmark
Diesel

Brand vs motorway brand average and UK average.

Brand avg
202p/L
Peer avgMotorway brand average

Benchmark: 199.2p/L

+2.8p/L
Pricier
Below benchmarkAbove benchmark
National avgUK average

Benchmark: 191.2p/L

+10.8p/L
Pricier
Below benchmarkAbove benchmark

Price distribution

What this means: Typical unleaded prices span about 24.1p across the middle of the range, so pricing is more uneven from one station to the next. Typical diesel prices span about 11p across the middle of the range, so pricing is more uneven from one station to the next. Unleaded pricing varies more than diesel across this brand.

Unleaded

Based on 38 tracked prices.

Median
185.9p
157.9p185.9p
P25 161.8pMedian 185.9pP75 185.9p
Typical range161.8p to 185.9p (24.1p spread)
Full range157.9p to 185.9p (28p spread)
Min
157.9p
P25
161.8p
Median
185.9p
P75
185.9p
Max
185.9p
Diesel

Based on 41 tracked prices.

Median
205.9p
190.9p205.9p
P25 194.9pMedian 205.9pP75 205.9p
Typical range194.9p to 205.9p (11p spread)
Full range190.9p to 205.9p (15p spread)
Min
190.9p
P25
194.9p
Median
205.9p
P75
205.9p
Max
205.9p

Shows min, 25th percentile, median, 75th percentile, and max across confidence-eligible prices for each fuel.

Brand snapshot

A quick read on price freshness, coverage, and facilities for Welcome Break.

Data freshness

Based on 38 stations with recorded unleaded prices.

Fresh 0% Aging 21% Stale 79% Unverified 0%
Coverage snapshot

Top counties by station count.

Nottinghamshire4 stations
South Yorkshire4 stations
Buckinghamshire3 stations
West Yorkshire3 stations
Lancashire2 stations
Most competitive areas

Lowest average unleaded prices for this brand.

Reported amenities

Explicitly reported at 41 stations. Missing amenities are unknown, not absent.

Restrooms41 sites
Open 24 hours39 sites
LPG10 sites
Car wash1 site

How to use this brand guide

Use this guide to see how Welcome Break prices compare across the UK. The averages show whether prices run above or below the national level, and the distribution highlights how much local prices vary. Use the freshness labels to prioritise recent data when comparing value, and jump to station details for opening hours and facilities.

Planning a longer trip? Pair the journey cost calculator with the route planner to compare pump price savings against detour time. For regional context, jump to county pages or the UK price map to see where this brand is most competitive, or explore the fuel calculators for cost comparisons.

Brand FAQs

We use the latest recorded prices across Welcome Break stations, prioritising E10, then E5, then unleaded (and the latest diesel when available).

Some stations may not have recent or verified prices yet, so averages and comparisons update as new data arrives.

Use postcode search to compare nearby stations and sort by lowest price.

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