The M80 is the reason Cumbernauld works as a business location. It runs along the north-western side of the town, giving quick access to Glasgow in one direction and Stirling and the M9 in the other, and the estates beside it have filled with food and drink producers, distribution depots, engineering firms and a film studio. Wardpark lies to the north-east, Westfield to the west, and Blairlinn and Lenziemill to the south.
Like other new towns, Cumbernauld separates through traffic from housing, so most industrial sites can be reached without entering residential streets. Housing continues to be added on the outskirts and around villages such as Condorrat and Croy, and the well-known town centre megastructure is due to be replaced, which will mean years of demolition and rebuilding in the middle of the town.
Coverage in and around Cumbernauld
Cumbernauld bookings can include Abronhill, Condorrat, Carbrain, Balloch, Westerwood, Croy, Kilsyth, Banknock, Dullatur and Moodiesburn. Its place on the M80 puts the town within range of operators from Glasgow, Falkirk and Lanarkshire alike. That usually gives a reasonable choice, but each request is still checked against who has a vehicle and driver free.