Leith is located to the North of Edinburgh. The two are most directly connected by Leith Walk, which runs from the East End of Princes Street into Leith.
By plane
Lothian Buses service 35 provides a direct connection from Edinburgh Airport to the centre of Leith and Ocean Terminal. This takes around an hour so it's quicker though more expensive to use the Airlink Service 100 as far as the New Town and then switch to another service travelling down Leith Walk.
On foot
Follow Leith Walk from the east end of Princes Street, enjoying the wide range of different shops along the route.
A more peaceful walk between Edinburgh and Leith follows the Water of Leith Walkway, which can be picked up at Dean Village close to West End, Stockbridge or Canonmills both on the north side of the New Town. The walkway is indicated by brown direction signs featuring a water wheel logo. For most of the route the river is flanked on one or both sides by woodland, and it's often hard to believe you're in a major city. There are brown trout in the river and birds including the Grey Heron and Kingfisher can be seen.
By train
The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
By bus
Leith is connected to the city by several bus services operated by Lothian Buses, the local operator.
Bus services 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 22, 25 and 49 travel down Leith walk from Edinburgh centre.
Service 35 connects the old town of Edinburgh to Ocean Terminal, the location of the Royal Yacht Britannia. Service 22 serves Ocean Terminal from Princes Street. Service 36 connects Holyrood palace and parliament building to Leith, via the West End and Stockbridge.