Will the fares I pay through one agent be cheaper than those through another?

9 times out of 10 the answer will be ‘No’. Air Fares, Rail Fares, Hotel Rates etc are all governed by the supplier, not the agent. For example a fully flexible fare in Economy with British Airways to New York will be £862 inc tax irrespective of what agent you go to.

Similarly, First Capital Connect dictates that a Standard Open Return from Harpenden to Kings Cross is £23.80. This will be the same whether one purchases it at the train station or through any agent.

The only exception to the above is in cases of availability, i.e. when one agent has taken the last seat of a certain fare type, or if one agent has interpreted your needs differently from another.