Short answer: Kingsbridge has no station; Totnes is the nearest mainline stop, with buses on to Kingsbridge. It is the bus hub for the South Hams, including to Salcombe — which saves the town with the worst parking in the area.
The nearest mainline station is Totnes, with buses running on to Kingsbridge. Not fast, but a pretty journey.
Bus timetables in Devon thin out sharply from October and differ between summer and winter. Check the operator's current timetable before building a day around a connection, and check the last bus back before you settle in.
Salcombe's parking is cash-only, the lanes are narrow and the car parks fill by lunchtime. Plenty of visitors stay in Kingsbridge and take the bus down, which removes Salcombe's worst problem entirely.
Slapton Ley, Start Point, Bolberry Down and East Soar are all car territory, with small car parks and limited or no bus service.
Kingsbridge is a better car-free base than a day trip — stay, and use the buses to Salcombe and Dartmouth.
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