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Why compromise? You can enjoy affordable homes, excellent schools, fantastic local facilities, and rapid access to the city centre. Our selection covers everything from historic market towns offering considerable cost savings to beautiful coastal locations.
Keep reading for 16 of the best commuter towns from Glasgow.
9. Rutherglen
Rutherglen has plenty of rail options, meaning you can be in the city centre in less than 10 minutes. Queen's Park, Linn Park, and Cathkin Braes Country Park are all local. | Wikimedia Comms
10. Cumbernauld
What's it called? Cumbernauld has taken a bit of a kicking at times, but it definitely has its merits. It's also really convenient for getting to Glasgow. It's less than 20 minutes by road and rail. Photo: Gary Hutchison
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11. Cambuslang
Just 10 minutes by rail from the city, you can keep your village feel while still enjoying ease of access to the city. Holmhills Wood Community Park and Overtoun Park are both nearby. | Wikipedia
12. Lenzie
Peaceful, affluent suburban environment with rapid, direct transport links, and access to some of Scotland's top-ranking schools is the best way to describe Lenzie. It takes less than 15 minutes to get to the city. | Geof Sheppard / Wikipedia