hmmm I'm starting work around Fitzroy/Collingwood, so that might not be that convenient, as its a 30min bus ride to Vic Parade and then a Tram up the road to Fitzroy.
ATM from my house in dandy, I catch a bus to Dandy station, express to the city, then onto the 112 tram to fitzroy. 1.5 hours. FFFFUUUU. Good thing about catching a train from dandy is that you're guaranteed a seat